What color is #C67964?

#C67964 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(198, 121, 100), and in HSL hsl(13, 46%, 58%).

Is #C67964 accessible as text?

On white, #C67964 has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #C67964, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C67964?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #C67964?

#C67964 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #63B0C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C67964 below.

Is #C67964 good for buttons?

#C67964 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C67964 — white text only reaches 3.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C67964 the same as CSS peru?

No — #C67964 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C67964 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C67964

Not just a swatch — here's how #C67964 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C67964 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C67964 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Terracotta as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C67964 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Terracotta 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 #C67964 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

Terracotta opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C67964 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Terracotta 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C67964 Secondary #D1B4AC Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Terracotta 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 Terracotta carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C67964 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

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 #C67964

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C67964 with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg Gainsboro 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E6E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C59963 — 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 #C67964 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C67964;
  --color-base-rgb: 198 121 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.4% 0.102 36.0);
  --color-50: #FBF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E5E1;
  --color-200: #E9CCC4;
  --color-300: #D5A79A;
  --color-400: #BF8373;
  --color-500: #A36352;
  --color-600: #7E5144;
  --color-700: #5A3D35;
  --color-800: #3C2A25;
  --color-900: #251B18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  terracotta: {
    50: '#FBF5F3',
    100: '#F5E5E1',
    200: '#E9CCC4',
    300: '#D5A79A',
    400: '#BF8373',
    500: '#A36352',
    600: '#7E5144',
    700: '#5A3D35',
    800: '#3C2A25',
    900: '#251B18',
  },
}

$base: #C67964;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E5E1;
$base-200: #E9CCC4;
$base-300: #D5A79A;
$base-400: #BF8373;
$base-500: #A36352;
$base-600: #7E5144;
$base-700: #5A3D35;
$base-800: #3C2A25;
$base-900: #251B18;
$base-hover: #AD5740;
$base-subtle: #EAD9D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C67964",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9CCC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5A79A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF8373",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A36352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3D35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}