What color is #C09261?

#C09261 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(192, 146, 97), and in HSL hsl(31, 43%, 57%).

Is #C09261 accessible as text?

On white, #C09261 has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #C09261, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C09261?

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

What colors go well with #C09261?

#C09261 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6290C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C09261 below.

Is #C09261 good for buttons?

#C09261 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C09261 — white text only reaches 2.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C09261 the same as CSS peru?

No — #C09261 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C09261 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C09261

Not just a swatch — here's how #C09261 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C09261 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C09261 Secondary #B4661A Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #C09261 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 #C09261 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

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 #C09261 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #C09261 Secondary #D6C5B4 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 #C09261 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

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 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

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 #C09261 with

Puce Dark Khaki Ocean Blue 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E9E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C0B262 — 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 #C09261 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C09261;
  --color-base-rgb: 192 146 97;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.3% 0.086 67.4);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4EBE1;
  --color-200: #E8D7C5;
  --color-300: #D3B99C;
  --color-400: #BD9A75;
  --color-500: #A07C55;
  --color-600: #7C6246;
  --color-700: #594836;
  --color-800: #3B3126;
  --color-900: #241F19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4EBE1',
    200: '#E8D7C5',
    300: '#D3B99C',
    400: '#BD9A75',
    500: '#A07C55',
    600: '#7C6246',
    700: '#594836',
    800: '#3B3126',
    900: '#241F19',
  },
}

$base: #C09261;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4EBE1;
$base-200: #E8D7C5;
$base-300: #D3B99C;
$base-400: #BD9A75;
$base-500: #A07C55;
$base-600: #7C6246;
$base-700: #594836;
$base-800: #3B3126;
$base-900: #241F19;
$base-hover: #A67642;
$base-subtle: #E9DED3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C09261",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3B99C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD9A75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A07C55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C6246",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3126",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C09261

Color Lab

Pairs with #C09261

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