What color is #C9A79C?

#C9A79C is a light, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(201, 167, 156), and in HSL hsl(15, 29%, 70%).

Is #C9A79C accessible as text?

On white, #C9A79C has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #C9A79C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C9A79C?

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

What colors go well with #C9A79C?

#C9A79C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CBEC9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C9A79C below.

Is #C9A79C good for buttons?

#C9A79C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C9A79C — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C9A79C the same as CSS darkgray?

No — #C9A79C is not the CSS named color darkgray, but darkgray (#A9A9A9) 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.

#C9A79C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C9A79C

Not just a swatch — here's how #C9A79C works with other colors. Named schemes with #C9A79C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C9A79C Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #C9A79C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #C9A79C Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #C9A79C Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #C9A79C Secondary #E6D9D5 Support #9B9186 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 #C9A79C 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 64/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C9A79C

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People also use #C9A79C with

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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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9B69C — 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 #C9A79C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #C9A79C;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 167 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.6% 0.043 38.7);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F1E7E4;
  --color-200: #E2D0CA;
  --color-300: #CAAEA5;
  --color-400: #B18D81;
  --color-500: #946E61;
  --color-600: #73584F;
  --color-700: #53423C;
  --color-800: #372D29;
  --color-900: #231D1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F1E7E4',
    200: '#E2D0CA',
    300: '#CAAEA5',
    400: '#B18D81',
    500: '#946E61',
    600: '#73584F',
    700: '#53423C',
    800: '#372D29',
    900: '#231D1B',
  },
}

$base: #C9A79C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F1E7E4;
$base-200: #E2D0CA;
$base-300: #CAAEA5;
$base-400: #B18D81;
$base-500: #946E61;
$base-600: #73584F;
$base-700: #53423C;
$base-800: #372D29;
$base-900: #231D1B;
$base-hover: #AF7F6E;
$base-subtle: #EDE6E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C9A79C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E7E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D0CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAAEA5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B18D81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#946E61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73584F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53423C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}