#c4501f
#c4501f is rgb(196, 80, 31), or hsl(18, 73%, 45%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is amber-700 (#bb4d00), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 4.65:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| black | 4.51:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| slate-900 | 3.84:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| gray-100 | 4.23:1 | fail | pass | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #c4501f in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #c4501f in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #1a5632
Used together in African Textile.
1.86:1
Not for normal text - #2c1810
Used together in African Textile.
3.63:1
Not for normal text - #e8d5b5
Used together in African Textile.
3.24:1
Not for normal text - #f0c75e
Used together in African Textile.
2.89:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #c4501f: 4.65:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #c4501f.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #c4501f as the primary color, following the African Textile style: rgb(196, 80, 31), nearest Tailwind token amber-700. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 4.65:1 on white, 4.51:1 on black).
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Questions about #c4501f
What color is #c4501f?
#c4501f is rgb(196, 80, 31), or hsl(18, 73%, 45%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is amber-700 (#bb4d00), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #c4501f?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #c4501f: 4.65:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #c4501f in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#c4501f], text-[#c4501f], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.