What color is #C8A394?

#C8A394 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(200, 163, 148), and in HSL hsl(17, 32%, 68%).

Is #C8A394 accessible as text?

On white, #C8A394 has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8A394, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8A394?

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

What colors go well with #C8A394?

#C8A394 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #93B9C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8A394 below.

Is #C8A394 good for buttons?

#C8A394 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8A394 — white text only reaches 2.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8A394 the same as CSS darkgray?

No — #C8A394 is not the CSS named color darkgray, but darkgray (#A9A9A9) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C8A394 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8A394

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8A394 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8A394 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8A394 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #C8A394 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 #C8A394 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E 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 #C8A394 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE 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 #C8A394 Secondary #E4D6D0 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 #C8A394 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 64/100

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 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 61/100

High

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

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C8A394 with

Pale Silver Tan Ash Gray 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EDEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8B393 — 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 #C8A394 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C8A394;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 163 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.5% 0.049 43.2);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F2E8E4;
  --color-200: #E3D1C9;
  --color-300: #CCAFA3;
  --color-400: #B38E7F;
  --color-500: #976E5E;
  --color-600: #75584D;
  --color-700: #54423A;
  --color-800: #382D29;
  --color-900: #231D1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F2E8E4',
    200: '#E3D1C9',
    300: '#CCAFA3',
    400: '#B38E7F',
    500: '#976E5E',
    600: '#75584D',
    700: '#54423A',
    800: '#382D29',
    900: '#231D1A',
  },
}

$base: #C8A394;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F2E8E4;
$base-200: #E3D1C9;
$base-300: #CCAFA3;
$base-400: #B38E7F;
$base-500: #976E5E;
$base-600: #75584D;
$base-700: #54423A;
$base-800: #382D29;
$base-900: #231D1A;
$base-hover: #B07B66;
$base-subtle: #ECE4E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8A394",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E8E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3D1C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCAFA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B38E7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#976E5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75584D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54423A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231D1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C8A394

Color Lab

Pairs with #C8A394

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