What color is #C8A588?

#C8A588 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(200, 165, 136), and in HSL hsl(27, 37%, 66%).

Is #C8A588 accessible as text?

On white, #C8A588 has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8A588, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8A588?

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

What colors go well with #C8A588?

#C8A588 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88ACC8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8A588 below.

Is #C8A588 good for buttons?

#C8A588 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8A588 — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8A588 the same as CSS tan?

No — #C8A588 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8A588 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8A588

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8A588 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8A588 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8A588 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737945 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 #C8A588 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #C8A588 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986E 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 #C8A588 Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #C8A588 Secondary #E4D7CC Support #9A9186 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 #C8A588 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C8A588

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C8A588 with

Dusty Rose Burlywood 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EDE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8BA88 — 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 #C8A588 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C8A588;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 165 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.057 61.4);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3EAE3;
  --color-200: #E5D5C7;
  --color-300: #CFB5A0;
  --color-400: #B8967A;
  --color-500: #9B775A;
  --color-600: #785F4A;
  --color-700: #564638;
  --color-800: #393028;
  --color-900: #241E1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F3EAE3',
    200: '#E5D5C7',
    300: '#CFB5A0',
    400: '#B8967A',
    500: '#9B775A',
    600: '#785F4A',
    700: '#564638',
    800: '#393028',
    900: '#241E1A',
  },
}

$base: #C8A588;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F3EAE3;
$base-200: #E5D5C7;
$base-300: #CFB5A0;
$base-400: #B8967A;
$base-500: #9B775A;
$base-600: #785F4A;
$base-700: #564638;
$base-800: #393028;
$base-900: #241E1A;
$base-hover: #B3825A;
$base-subtle: #ECE4DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8A588",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EAE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB5A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8967A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B775A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#785F4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241E1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}