What color is #C99388?

#C99388 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(201, 147, 136), and in HSL hsl(10, 38%, 66%).

Is #C99388 accessible as text?

On white, #C99388 has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #C99388, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C99388?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #C99388?

#C99388 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #87BEC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C99388 below.

Is #C99388 good for buttons?

#C99388 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C99388 — white text only reaches 2.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C99388 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C99388 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C99388 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C99388

Not just a swatch — here's how #C99388 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C99388 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C99388 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Rosy Brown 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 #C99388 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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 #C99388 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rosy Brown 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 #C99388 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

Rosy Brown 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 #C99388 Secondary #DEC9C5 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C99388 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

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 #C99388

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #C99388 with

Lilac Tan Sky Blue Gainsboro 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EAE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9A887 — 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 #C99388 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C99388;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 147 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.2% 0.068 31.8);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F3E5E2;
  --color-200: #E6CCC7;
  --color-300: #D0A79F;
  --color-400: #B8847A;
  --color-500: #9C6459;
  --color-600: #795149;
  --color-700: #573D38;
  --color-800: #3A2A27;
  --color-900: #241B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F3E5E2',
    200: '#E6CCC7',
    300: '#D0A79F',
    400: '#B8847A',
    500: '#9C6459',
    600: '#795149',
    700: '#573D38',
    800: '#3A2A27',
    900: '#241B19',
  },
}

$base: #C99388;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F3E5E2;
$base-200: #E6CCC7;
$base-300: #D0A79F;
$base-400: #B8847A;
$base-500: #9C6459;
$base-600: #795149;
$base-700: #573D38;
$base-800: #3A2A27;
$base-900: #241B19;
$base-hover: #B46859;
$base-subtle: #EDE0DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C99388",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E5E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6CCC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0A79F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8847A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C6459",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573D38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}