What color is #C8AA89?

#C8AA89 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(200, 170, 137), and in HSL hsl(31, 36%, 66%).

Is #C8AA89 accessible as text?

On white, #C8AA89 has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8AA89, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8AA89?

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

What colors go well with #C8AA89?

#C8AA89 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89A7C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8AA89 below.

Is #C8AA89 good for buttons?

#C8AA89 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8AA89 — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8AA89 the same as CSS tan?

No — #C8AA89 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8AA89 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8AA89

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8AA89 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8AA89 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8AA89 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #C8AA89 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #C8AA89 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #C8AA89 Accent #ABC4B5 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 #C8AA89 Secondary #E6DBCF 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 #C8AA89 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 66/100

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 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

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 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 59/100

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 #C8AA89

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People also use #C8AA89 with

Dusty Rose Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EEE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8BE89 — 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 #C8AA89 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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Brand

AVELINE

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C8AA89;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 170 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.6% 0.057 69.5);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F2EBE3;
  --color-200: #E5D7C8;
  --color-300: #CFB8A0;
  --color-400: #B79A7B;
  --color-500: #9A7B5B;
  --color-600: #77624A;
  --color-700: #564839;
  --color-800: #393128;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F2EBE3',
    200: '#E5D7C8',
    300: '#CFB8A0',
    400: '#B79A7B',
    500: '#9A7B5B',
    600: '#77624A',
    700: '#564839',
    800: '#393128',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #C8AA89;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F2EBE3;
$base-200: #E5D7C8;
$base-300: #CFB8A0;
$base-400: #B79A7B;
$base-500: #9A7B5B;
$base-600: #77624A;
$base-700: #564839;
$base-800: #393128;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #B2885B;
$base-subtle: #ECE5DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8AA89",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EBE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D7C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB8A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B79A7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A7B5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77624A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564839",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}