What color is #C99C8A?

#C99C8A is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(201, 156, 138), and in HSL hsl(17, 37%, 66%).

Is #C99C8A accessible as text?

On white, #C99C8A has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #C99C8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C99C8A?

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

What colors go well with #C99C8A?

#C99C8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88B6C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C99C8A below.

Is #C99C8A good for buttons?

#C99C8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C99C8A — white text only reaches 2.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C99C8A the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C99C8A is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C99C8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C99C8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #C99C8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #C99C8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C99C8A Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #C99C8A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #C99C8A Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E 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 #C99C8A Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #C99C8A Secondary #E1D0C9 Support #9B9186 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 #C99C8A 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

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 #C99C8A

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People also use #C99C8A with

Lilac Tan 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2ECE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8B088 — 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 #C99C8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C99C8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 156 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.060 42.8);
  --color-50: #FAF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E7E3;
  --color-200: #E5D0C7;
  --color-300: #CFADA0;
  --color-400: #B88C7A;
  --color-500: #9B6C5A;
  --color-600: #78574A;
  --color-700: #564138;
  --color-800: #392D28;
  --color-900: #241C1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FAF6F4',
    100: '#F3E7E3',
    200: '#E5D0C7',
    300: '#CFADA0',
    400: '#B88C7A',
    500: '#9B6C5A',
    600: '#78574A',
    700: '#564138',
    800: '#392D28',
    900: '#241C1A',
  },
}

$base: #C99C8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E7E3;
$base-200: #E5D0C7;
$base-300: #CFADA0;
$base-400: #B88C7A;
$base-500: #9B6C5A;
$base-600: #78574A;
$base-700: #564138;
$base-800: #392D28;
$base-900: #241C1A;
$base-hover: #B3735A;
$base-subtle: #ECE2DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C99C8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E7E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D0C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFADA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B88C7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B6C5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78574A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564138",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241C1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}