What color is #C6B977?

#C6B977 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(198, 185, 119), and in HSL hsl(50, 41%, 62%).

Is #C6B977 accessible as text?

On white, #C6B977 has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #C6B977, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C6B977?

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

What colors go well with #C6B977?

#C6B977 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7684C6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C6B977 below.

Is #C6B977 good for buttons?

#C6B977 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C6B977 — white text only reaches 1.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C6B977 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #C6B977 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#C6B977 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C6B977

Not just a swatch — here's how #C6B977 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C6B977 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C6B977 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #C6B977 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C6B977 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Khaki leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C6B977 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C6B977 Secondary #EAE6CF Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C6B977 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C6B977

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People also use #C6B977 with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Glaucous Greige Army Green

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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EFE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B9C676 — 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 #C6B977 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C6B977;
  --color-base-rgb: 198 185 119;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.087 98.4);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F0E2;
  --color-200: #E7E1C6;
  --color-300: #D2C99D;
  --color-400: #BBB077;
  --color-500: #9E9256;
  --color-600: #7A7247;
  --color-700: #585237;
  --color-800: #3A3727;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F0E2',
    200: '#E7E1C6',
    300: '#D2C99D',
    400: '#BBB077',
    500: '#9E9256',
    600: '#7A7247',
    700: '#585237',
    800: '#3A3727',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #C6B977;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F0E2;
$base-200: #E7E1C6;
$base-300: #D2C99D;
$base-400: #BBB077;
$base-500: #9E9256;
$base-600: #7A7247;
$base-700: #585237;
$base-800: #3A3727;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #B2A14B;
$base-subtle: #EBE8D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C6B977",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F0E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E1C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D2C99D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BBB077",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E9256",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7247",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585237",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}