What color is #C8B160?

#C8B160 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(200, 177, 96), and in HSL hsl(47, 49%, 58%).

Is #C8B160 accessible as text?

On white, #C8B160 has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #C8B160, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C8B160?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #C8B160?

#C8B160 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5F76C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C8B160 below.

Is #C8B160 good for buttons?

#C8B160 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C8B160 — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C8B160 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #C8B160 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#C8B160 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C8B160

Not just a swatch — here's how #C8B160 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C8B160 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C8B160 Secondary #B26810 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C8B160 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark 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 #C8B160 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dark Khaki opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C8B160 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C8B160 Secondary #E7DFC4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dark 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C8B160 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C8B160 with

Dark Salmon Pistachio Glaucous Greige Army Green

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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EEE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCC85F — 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 #C8B160 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C8B160;
  --color-base-rgb: 200 177 96;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.105 93.9);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F1E0;
  --color-200: #EAE1C2;
  --color-300: #D7CA98;
  --color-400: #C2B070;
  --color-500: #A6934F;
  --color-600: #7F7242;
  --color-700: #5B5334;
  --color-800: #3C3725;
  --color-900: #252218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F1E0',
    200: '#EAE1C2',
    300: '#D7CA98',
    400: '#C2B070',
    500: '#A6934F',
    600: '#7F7242',
    700: '#5B5334',
    800: '#3C3725',
    900: '#252218',
  },
}

$base: #C8B160;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F1E0;
$base-200: #EAE1C2;
$base-300: #D7CA98;
$base-400: #C2B070;
$base-500: #A6934F;
$base-600: #7F7242;
$base-700: #5B5334;
$base-800: #3C3725;
$base-900: #252218;
$base-hover: #B0973C;
$base-subtle: #EBE6D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C8B160",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE1C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7CA98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2B070",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6934F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7242",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5334",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C8B160

Color Lab

Pairs with #C8B160

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