What color is #C49263?

#C49263 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(196, 146, 99), and in HSL hsl(29, 45%, 58%).

Is #C49263 accessible as text?

On white, #C49263 has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #C49263, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C49263?

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

What colors go well with #C49263?

#C49263 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6496C4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C49263 below.

Is #C49263 good for buttons?

#C49263 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C49263 — white text only reaches 2.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C49263 the same as CSS peru?

No — #C49263 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C49263 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C49263

Not just a swatch — here's how #C49263 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C49263 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C49263 Secondary #B4651B Accent #737945 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 #C49263 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #C49263 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 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 #C49263 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 #C49263 Secondary #D8C6B6 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 #C49263 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

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 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

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.

Pairs with #C49263

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People also use #C49263 with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E9E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C4B264 — 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 #C49263 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C49263;
  --color-base-rgb: 196 146 99;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.087 63.8);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4EAE1;
  --color-200: #E8D6C4;
  --color-300: #D5B79B;
  --color-400: #BE9874;
  --color-500: #A27953;
  --color-600: #7D6045;
  --color-700: #5A4735;
  --color-800: #3B3026;
  --color-900: #251E19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4EAE1',
    200: '#E8D6C4',
    300: '#D5B79B',
    400: '#BE9874',
    500: '#A27953',
    600: '#7D6045',
    700: '#5A4735',
    800: '#3B3026',
    900: '#251E19',
  },
}

$base: #C49263;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4EAE1;
$base-200: #E8D6C4;
$base-300: #D5B79B;
$base-400: #BE9874;
$base-500: #A27953;
$base-600: #7D6045;
$base-700: #5A4735;
$base-800: #3B3026;
$base-900: #251E19;
$base-hover: #AC7541;
$base-subtle: #EADFD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C49263",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D6C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B79B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE9874",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A27953",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D6045",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4735",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C49263

Color Lab

Pairs with #C49263

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