What color is #C5A36D?

#C5A36D is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(197, 163, 109), and in HSL hsl(37, 43%, 60%).

Is #C5A36D accessible as text?

On white, #C5A36D has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #C5A36D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C5A36D?

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

What colors go well with #C5A36D?

#C5A36D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6D8FC5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C5A36D below.

Is #C5A36D good for buttons?

#C5A36D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C5A36D — white text only reaches 2.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C5A36D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #C5A36D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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.

#C5A36D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C5A36D

Not just a swatch — here's how #C5A36D works with other colors. Named schemes with #C5A36D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C5A36D Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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 #C5A36D 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 #C5A36D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #C5A36D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #C5A36D Secondary #E0D4C1 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 #C5A36D 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C5A36D

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For branding

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People also use #C5A36D with

Puce Dark Khaki Ocean 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1ECE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C5C06D — 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 #C5A36D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C5A36D;
  --color-base-rgb: 197 163 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.4% 0.082 78.5);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F4EDE1;
  --color-200: #E8DAC5;
  --color-300: #D3BE9C;
  --color-400: #BDA175;
  --color-500: #A08355;
  --color-600: #7C6746;
  --color-700: #594B36;
  --color-800: #3B3326;
  --color-900: #242019;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F4EDE1',
    200: '#E8DAC5',
    300: '#D3BE9C',
    400: '#BDA175',
    500: '#A08355',
    600: '#7C6746',
    700: '#594B36',
    800: '#3B3326',
    900: '#242019',
  },
}

$base: #C5A36D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F4EDE1;
$base-200: #E8DAC5;
$base-300: #D3BE9C;
$base-400: #BDA175;
$base-500: #A08355;
$base-600: #7C6746;
$base-700: #594B36;
$base-800: #3B3326;
$base-900: #242019;
$base-hover: #AF8746;
$base-subtle: #EAE3D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C5A36D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EDE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8DAC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3BE9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDA175",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A08355",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C6746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242019",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}