What color is #C9986E?

#C9986E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(201, 152, 110), and in HSL hsl(28, 46%, 61%).

Is #C9986E accessible as text?

On white, #C9986E has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #C9986E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C9986E?

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

What colors go well with #C9986E?

#C9986E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6E9FC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C9986E below.

Is #C9986E good for buttons?

#C9986E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C9986E — white text only reaches 2.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C9986E the same as CSS peru?

No — #C9986E is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C9986E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C9986E

Not just a swatch — here's how #C9986E works with other colors. Named schemes with #C9986E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C9986E Secondary #B5651C Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Camel 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 #C9986E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel 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 #C9986E Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986E Anchor #3E2C20

Camel 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 #C9986E Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Camel 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 #C9986E Secondary #DECCBD Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C9986E 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C9986E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #C9986E with

Puce 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EBE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9B76E — 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 #C9986E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C9986E;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 152 110;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.6% 0.082 61.6);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EAE1;
  --color-200: #E9D5C4;
  --color-300: #D5B69A;
  --color-400: #BF9673;
  --color-500: #A37852;
  --color-600: #7E5F44;
  --color-700: #5A4635;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EAE1',
    200: '#E9D5C4',
    300: '#D5B69A',
    400: '#BF9673',
    500: '#A37852',
    600: '#7E5F44',
    700: '#5A4635',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #C9986E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EAE1;
$base-200: #E9D5C4;
$base-300: #D5B69A;
$base-400: #BF9673;
$base-500: #A37852;
$base-600: #7E5F44;
$base-700: #5A4635;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #B67943;
$base-subtle: #ECE0D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C9986E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D5C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B69A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9673",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37852",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5F44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4635",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}