What color is #A68B64?

#A68B64 is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(166, 139, 100), and in HSL hsl(35, 27%, 52%).

Is #A68B64 accessible as text?

On white, #A68B64 has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #A68B64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A68B64?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #A68B64?

#A68B64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #647FA6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A68B64 below.

Is #A68B64 good for buttons?

#A68B64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A68B64 — white text only reaches 3.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A68B64 the same as CSS peru?

No — #A68B64 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#A68B64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A68B64

Not just a swatch — here's how #A68B64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A68B64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A68B64 Secondary #B36617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Beaver as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #A68B64 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Beaver sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #A68B64 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Beaver holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A68B64 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Beaver opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A68B64 Secondary #C3BAAC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Beaver is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Beaver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A68B64 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 67/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A68B64 with

Rose Gold Sage Green Glaucous Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE7E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6A064 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #A68B64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

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Poster

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Packaging

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:root {
  --color-base: #A68B64;
  --color-base-rgb: 166 139 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.2% 0.063 76.4);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F0ECE5;
  --color-200: #E1D8CB;
  --color-300: #C9BBA6;
  --color-400: #AF9D83;
  --color-500: #927E63;
  --color-600: #726450;
  --color-700: #52493D;
  --color-800: #37322A;
  --color-900: #221F1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F0ECE5',
    200: '#E1D8CB',
    300: '#C9BBA6',
    400: '#AF9D83',
    500: '#927E63',
    600: '#726450',
    700: '#52493D',
    800: '#37322A',
    900: '#221F1B',
  },
}

$base: #A68B64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F0ECE5;
$base-200: #E1D8CB;
$base-300: #C9BBA6;
$base-400: #AF9D83;
$base-500: #927E63;
$base-600: #726450;
$base-700: #52493D;
$base-800: #37322A;
$base-900: #221F1B;
$base-hover: #876F4D;
$base-subtle: #E2DCD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A68B64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0ECE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1D8CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9BBA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF9D83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#927E63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#726450",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#52493D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#37322A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221F1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A68B64

Color Lab

Pairs with #A68B64

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