What color is #C8996A?

#C8996A is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(200, 153, 106), and in HSL hsl(30, 46%, 60%).

Is #C8996A accessible as text?

On white, #C8996A has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8996A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8996A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #C8996A?

#C8996A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6A99C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8996A below.

Is #C8996A good for buttons?

#C8996A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8996A — white text only reaches 2.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8996A the same as CSS peru?

No — #C8996A is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8996A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8996A

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8996A works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8996A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8996A Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #C8996A Surface #EFE9DC 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 #C8996A Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F 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 #C8996A Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F 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 #C8996A Secondary #DECCBC 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 #C8996A 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #C8996A

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C8996A with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EBE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8B86A — 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 #C8996A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C8996A;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 153 106;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.6% 0.084 65.8);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE1;
  --color-200: #E9D6C4;
  --color-300: #D5B89A;
  --color-400: #BF9973;
  --color-500: #A37A52;
  --color-600: #7E6144;
  --color-700: #5A4735;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE1',
    200: '#E9D6C4',
    300: '#D5B89A',
    400: '#BF9973',
    500: '#A37A52',
    600: '#7E6144',
    700: '#5A4735',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #C8996A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE1;
$base-200: #E9D6C4;
$base-300: #D5B89A;
$base-400: #BF9973;
$base-500: #A37A52;
$base-600: #7E6144;
$base-700: #5A4735;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #B37A42;
$base-subtle: #EBE0D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8996A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D6C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B89A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9973",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37A52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4735",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}