What color is #B39B61?

#B39B61 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(179, 155, 97), and in HSL hsl(42, 35%, 54%).

Is #B39B61 accessible as text?

On white, #B39B61 has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #B39B61, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B39B61?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #B39B61?

#B39B61 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6179B3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B39B61 below.

Is #B39B61 good for buttons?

#B39B61 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B39B61 — white text only reaches 2.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B39B61 the same as CSS peru?

No — #B39B61 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B39B61 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B39B61

Not just a swatch — here's how #B39B61 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B39B61 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B39B61 Secondary #B36712 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #B39B61 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 #B39B61 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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 #B39B61 Accent #AAC4B6 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 #B39B61 Secondary #D1C9B5 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 #B39B61 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B39B61

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B39B61 with

Rosy Brown Sage Green Glaucous Greige Army Green

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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEAE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0B361 — 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 #B39B61 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B39B61;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 155 97;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.8% 0.082 87.8);
  --color-50: #FAF9F4;
  --color-100: #F2EEE3;
  --color-200: #E4DCC8;
  --color-300: #CEC1A1;
  --color-400: #B6A57C;
  --color-500: #99875C;
  --color-600: #776A4B;
  --color-700: #564D39;
  --color-800: #393428;
  --color-900: #23201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FAF9F4',
    100: '#F2EEE3',
    200: '#E4DCC8',
    300: '#CEC1A1',
    400: '#B6A57C',
    500: '#99875C',
    600: '#776A4B',
    700: '#564D39',
    800: '#393428',
    900: '#23201A',
  },
}

$base: #B39B61;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F4;
$base-100: #F2EEE3;
$base-200: #E4DCC8;
$base-300: #CEC1A1;
$base-400: #B6A57C;
$base-500: #99875C;
$base-600: #776A4B;
$base-700: #564D39;
$base-800: #393428;
$base-900: #23201A;
$base-hover: #957E48;
$base-subtle: #E5E0D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B39B61",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EEE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4DCC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEC1A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B6A57C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#99875C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#776A4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}