What color is #C8A390?

#C8A390 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(200, 163, 144), and in HSL hsl(20, 34%, 67%).

Is #C8A390 accessible as text?

On white, #C8A390 has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8A390, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8A390?

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

What colors go well with #C8A390?

#C8A390 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8EB4C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8A390 below.

Is #C8A390 good for buttons?

#C8A390 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8A390 — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8A390 the same as CSS tan?

No — #C8A390 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8A390 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8A390

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8A390 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8A390 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8A390 Secondary #B6641F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps 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 #C8A390 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C8A390 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

Khaki 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 #C8A390 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Khaki 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 #C8A390 Secondary #E3D6CF Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

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 Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C8A390 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 60/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C8A390 with

Lilac Tan Cadet Grey 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EDEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7B48E — 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 #C8A390 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C8A390;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 163 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.4% 0.051 48.7);
  --color-50: #FAF6F4;
  --color-100: #F2E8E3;
  --color-200: #E4D2C8;
  --color-300: #CEB0A2;
  --color-400: #B5907D;
  --color-500: #98705C;
  --color-600: #765A4C;
  --color-700: #55433A;
  --color-800: #392E28;
  --color-900: #231D1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF6F4',
    100: '#F2E8E3',
    200: '#E4D2C8',
    300: '#CEB0A2',
    400: '#B5907D',
    500: '#98705C',
    600: '#765A4C',
    700: '#55433A',
    800: '#392E28',
    900: '#231D1A',
  },
}

$base: #C8A390;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F4;
$base-100: #F2E8E3;
$base-200: #E4D2C8;
$base-300: #CEB0A2;
$base-400: #B5907D;
$base-500: #98705C;
$base-600: #765A4C;
$base-700: #55433A;
$base-800: #392E28;
$base-900: #231D1A;
$base-hover: #B17B60;
$base-subtle: #ECE4DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8A390",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E8E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4D2C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEB0A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B5907D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#98705C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#765A4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#55433A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231D1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C8A390

Color Lab

Pairs with #C8A390

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