What color is #C3B779?

#C3B779 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(195, 183, 121), and in HSL hsl(50, 38%, 62%).

Is #C3B779 accessible as text?

On white, #C3B779 has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #C3B779, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C3B779?

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

What colors go well with #C3B779?

#C3B779 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7986C3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C3B779 below.

Is #C3B779 good for buttons?

#C3B779 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C3B779 — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C3B779 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #C3B779 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#C3B779 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C3B779

Not just a swatch — here's how #C3B779 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C3B779 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C3B779 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Sand 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 #C3B779 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sand 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C3B779 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Sand leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C3B779 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C3B779 Secondary #E7E4CE Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Sand 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 Sand carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C3B779 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C3B779

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For fashion

People also use #C3B779 with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Glaucous Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

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

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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EFE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B7C379 — 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 #C3B779 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C3B779;
  --color-base-rgb: 195 183 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.5% 0.082 98.6);
  --color-50: #FBF9F4;
  --color-100: #F3F0E2;
  --color-200: #E6E0C7;
  --color-300: #D0C89F;
  --color-400: #B8AE7A;
  --color-500: #9C9159;
  --color-600: #797149;
  --color-700: #575238;
  --color-800: #3A3727;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sand: {
    50: '#FBF9F4',
    100: '#F3F0E2',
    200: '#E6E0C7',
    300: '#D0C89F',
    400: '#B8AE7A',
    500: '#9C9159',
    600: '#797149',
    700: '#575238',
    800: '#3A3727',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #C3B779;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF9F4;
$base-100: #F3F0E2;
$base-200: #E6E0C7;
$base-300: #D0C89F;
$base-400: #B8AE7A;
$base-500: #9C9159;
$base-600: #797149;
$base-700: #575238;
$base-800: #3A3727;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #AF9F4E;
$base-subtle: #EAE8DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C3B779",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F0E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E0C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0C89F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8AE7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C9159",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575238",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}