What color is #C78D67?

#C78D67 is a medium red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(199, 141, 103), and in HSL hsl(24, 46%, 59%).

Is #C78D67 accessible as text?

On white, #C78D67 has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #C78D67, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C78D67?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #C78D67?

#C78D67 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #66A0C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C78D67 below.

Is #C78D67 good for buttons?

#C78D67 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C78D67 — white text only reaches 2.82:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C78D67 the same as CSS peru?

No — #C78D67 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C78D67 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C78D67

Not just a swatch — here's how #C78D67 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C78D67 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C78D67 Secondary #B5651E 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 #C78D67 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 #C78D67 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 #C78D67 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE 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 #C78D67 Secondary #D9C3B6 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 #C78D67 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

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 78/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

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 #C78D67

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People also use #C78D67 with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina Blue 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E9E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7AD66 — 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 #C78D67 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C78D67;
  --color-base-rgb: 199 141 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.2% 0.088 54.0);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5E9E1;
  --color-200: #E9D2C4;
  --color-300: #D5B29A;
  --color-400: #BF9173;
  --color-500: #A37252;
  --color-600: #7E5B44;
  --color-700: #5A4435;
  --color-800: #3C2E25;
  --color-900: #251D18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5E9E1',
    200: '#E9D2C4',
    300: '#D5B29A',
    400: '#BF9173',
    500: '#A37252',
    600: '#7E5B44',
    700: '#5A4435',
    800: '#3C2E25',
    900: '#251D18',
  },
}

$base: #C78D67;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5E9E1;
$base-200: #E9D2C4;
$base-300: #D5B29A;
$base-400: #BF9173;
$base-500: #A37252;
$base-600: #7E5B44;
$base-700: #5A4435;
$base-800: #3C2E25;
$base-900: #251D18;
$base-hover: #B06D41;
$base-subtle: #EBDDD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C78D67",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D2C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B29A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9173",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37252",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5B44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2E25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C78D67

Color Lab

Pairs with #C78D67

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