What color is #C79F58?

#C79F58 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(199, 159, 88), and in HSL hsl(38, 50%, 56%).

Is #C79F58 accessible as text?

On white, #C79F58 has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #C79F58, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C79F58?

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

What colors go well with #C79F58?

#C79F58 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5780C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C79F58 below.

Is #C79F58 good for buttons?

#C79F58 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C79F58 — white text only reaches 2.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C79F58 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #C79F58 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#C79F58 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C79F58

Not just a swatch — here's how #C79F58 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C79F58 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C79F58 Secondary #B36715 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C79F58 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F 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 #C79F58 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C79F58 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C79F58 Secondary #DFD0B9 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 #C79F58 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 27/100

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 67/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C79F58 with

Terracotta 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EBE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7C357 — 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 #C79F58 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C79F58;
  --color-base-rgb: 199 159 88;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.4% 0.101 80.4);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5EDE0;
  --color-200: #EBDCC2;
  --color-300: #D8C097;
  --color-400: #C2A470;
  --color-500: #A6864E;
  --color-600: #806942;
  --color-700: #5C4D33;
  --color-800: #3C3424;
  --color-900: #252018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F5EDE0',
    200: '#EBDCC2',
    300: '#D8C097',
    400: '#C2A470',
    500: '#A6864E',
    600: '#806942',
    700: '#5C4D33',
    800: '#3C3424',
    900: '#252018',
  },
}

$base: #C79F58;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F5EDE0;
$base-200: #EBDCC2;
$base-300: #D8C097;
$base-400: #C2A470;
$base-500: #A6864E;
$base-600: #806942;
$base-700: #5C4D33;
$base-800: #3C3424;
$base-900: #252018;
$base-hover: #AB8139;
$base-subtle: #EAE1D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C79F58",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBDCC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8C097",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2A470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6864E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#806942",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4D33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3424",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C79F58

Color Lab

Pairs with #C79F58

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