What color is #C9B08A?

#C9B08A is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(201, 176, 138), and in HSL hsl(36, 37%, 66%).

Is #C9B08A accessible as text?

On white, #C9B08A has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #C9B08A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C9B08A?

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

What colors go well with #C9B08A?

#C9B08A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88A2C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C9B08A below.

Is #C9B08A good for buttons?

#C9B08A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C9B08A — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C9B08A the same as CSS tan?

No — #C9B08A is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C9B08A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C9B08A

Not just a swatch — here's how #C9B08A works with other colors. Named schemes with #C9B08A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C9B08A Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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 #C9B08A Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #C9B08A Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #C9B08A Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #C9B08A Secondary #E9E0D2 Support #9A9186 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 #C9B08A 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

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

Surface fit 60/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C9B08A with

Dusty Rose 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EFE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8C488 — 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 #C9B08A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C9B08A;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 176 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.059 78.1);
  --color-50: #FAF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3ECE3;
  --color-200: #E5D9C7;
  --color-300: #CFBCA0;
  --color-400: #B89F7A;
  --color-500: #9B815A;
  --color-600: #78664A;
  --color-700: #564A38;
  --color-800: #393228;
  --color-900: #24201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF8F4',
    100: '#F3ECE3',
    200: '#E5D9C7',
    300: '#CFBCA0',
    400: '#B89F7A',
    500: '#9B815A',
    600: '#78664A',
    700: '#564A38',
    800: '#393228',
    900: '#24201A',
  },
}

$base: #C9B08A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F4;
$base-100: #F3ECE3;
$base-200: #E5D9C7;
$base-300: #CFBCA0;
$base-400: #B89F7A;
$base-500: #9B815A;
$base-600: #78664A;
$base-700: #564A38;
$base-800: #393228;
$base-900: #24201A;
$base-hover: #B3905A;
$base-subtle: #ECE6DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C9B08A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3ECE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D9C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFBCA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B89F7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B815A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78664A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C9B08A

Color Lab

Pairs with #C9B08A

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