What color is #C49574?

#C49574 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(196, 149, 116), and in HSL hsl(25, 40%, 61%).

Is #C49574 accessible as text?

On white, #C49574 has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #C49574, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C49574?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #C49574?

#C49574 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #74A2C3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C49574 below.

Is #C49574 good for buttons?

#C49574 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C49574 — white text only reaches 2.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C49574 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C49574 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C49574 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C49574

Not just a swatch — here's how #C49574 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C49574 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C49574 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #C49574 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #C49574 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #C49574 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #C49574 Secondary #DAC9BD 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 #C49574 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C49574

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People also use #C49574 with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EAE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C3AF74 — 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 #C49574 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C49574;
  --color-base-rgb: 196 149 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.6% 0.073 56.3);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3E9E2;
  --color-200: #E6D3C6;
  --color-300: #D1B39E;
  --color-400: #BA9378;
  --color-500: #9E7557;
  --color-600: #7A5D48;
  --color-700: #584537;
  --color-800: #3A2F27;
  --color-900: #241E19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F3E9E2',
    200: '#E6D3C6',
    300: '#D1B39E',
    400: '#BA9378',
    500: '#9E7557',
    600: '#7A5D48',
    700: '#584537',
    800: '#3A2F27',
    900: '#241E19',
  },
}

$base: #C49574;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F3E9E2;
$base-200: #E6D3C6;
$base-300: #D1B39E;
$base-400: #BA9378;
$base-500: #9E7557;
$base-600: #7A5D48;
$base-700: #584537;
$base-800: #3A2F27;
$base-900: #241E19;
$base-hover: #AE744B;
$base-subtle: #EAE0D8;

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    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C49574",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E9E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D3C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1B39E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA9378",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E7557",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A5D48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#584537",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2F27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}