What color is #AF8D5A?

#AF8D5A is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(175, 141, 90), and in HSL hsl(36, 35%, 52%).

Is #AF8D5A accessible as text?

On white, #AF8D5A has a contrast ratio of 3.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #AF8D5A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AF8D5A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #AF8D5A?

#AF8D5A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5A7CAF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AF8D5A below.

Is #AF8D5A good for buttons?

#AF8D5A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AF8D5A — white text only reaches 3.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AF8D5A the same as CSS peru?

No — #AF8D5A is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#AF8D5A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AF8D5A

Not just a swatch — here's how #AF8D5A works with other colors. Named schemes with #AF8D5A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AF8D5A Secondary #B36616 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Camel 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 #AF8D5A Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel 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 #AF8D5A Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Camel 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 #AF8D5A Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Camel 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 #AF8D5A Secondary #C9BDAB Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AF8D5A 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 77/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AF8D5A 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE8E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AFAA5A — 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 #AF8D5A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AF8D5A;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 141 90;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.080 76.8);
  --color-50: #FAF8F4;
  --color-100: #F2ECE3;
  --color-200: #E4D9C8;
  --color-300: #CEBCA1;
  --color-400: #B69F7C;
  --color-500: #99815C;
  --color-600: #77654B;
  --color-700: #564A39;
  --color-800: #393228;
  --color-900: #23201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FAF8F4',
    100: '#F2ECE3',
    200: '#E4D9C8',
    300: '#CEBCA1',
    400: '#B69F7C',
    500: '#99815C',
    600: '#77654B',
    700: '#564A39',
    800: '#393228',
    900: '#23201A',
  },
}

$base: #AF8D5A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F4;
$base-100: #F2ECE3;
$base-200: #E4D9C8;
$base-300: #CEBCA1;
$base-400: #B69F7C;
$base-500: #99815C;
$base-600: #77654B;
$base-700: #564A39;
$base-800: #393228;
$base-900: #23201A;
$base-hover: #8F7245;
$base-subtle: #E4DCD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AF8D5A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2ECE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4D9C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEBCA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B69F7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#99815C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77654B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564A39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AF8D5A

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