What color is #C59C6D?

#C59C6D is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(197, 156, 109), and in HSL hsl(32, 43%, 60%).

Is #C59C6D accessible as text?

On white, #C59C6D has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #C59C6D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C59C6D?

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

What colors go well with #C59C6D?

#C59C6D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6D96C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C59C6D below.

Is #C59C6D good for buttons?

#C59C6D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C59C6D — white text only reaches 2.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C59C6D the same as CSS peru?

No — #C59C6D is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C59C6D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C59C6D

Not just a swatch — here's how #C59C6D works with other colors. Named schemes with #C59C6D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C59C6D Secondary #B46619 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 #C59C6D 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 #C59C6D 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 #C59C6D Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

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 #C59C6D Secondary #DDCEBE 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 #C59C6D 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 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

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 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

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 #C59C6D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C59C6D with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina Blue Greige Taupe

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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EBE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C5B96D — 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 #C59C6D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C59C6D;
  --color-base-rgb: 197 156 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.0% 0.080 69.8);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F4EBE1;
  --color-200: #E8D7C5;
  --color-300: #D3B99C;
  --color-400: #BD9B75;
  --color-500: #A07D55;
  --color-600: #7C6346;
  --color-700: #594936;
  --color-800: #3B3126;
  --color-900: #241F19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F4EBE1',
    200: '#E8D7C5',
    300: '#D3B99C',
    400: '#BD9B75',
    500: '#A07D55',
    600: '#7C6346',
    700: '#594936',
    800: '#3B3126',
    900: '#241F19',
  },
}

$base: #C59C6D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F4EBE1;
$base-200: #E8D7C5;
$base-300: #D3B99C;
$base-400: #BD9B75;
$base-500: #A07D55;
$base-600: #7C6346;
$base-700: #594936;
$base-800: #3B3126;
$base-900: #241F19;
$base-hover: #AF7E46;
$base-subtle: #EAE1D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C59C6D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3B99C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD9B75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A07D55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C6346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3126",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}