What color is #CA9858?

#CA9858 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(202, 152, 88), and in HSL hsl(34, 52%, 57%).

Is #CA9858 accessible as text?

On white, #CA9858 has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA9858, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA9858?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #CA9858?

#CA9858 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #588ACA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA9858 below.

Is #CA9858 good for buttons?

#CA9858 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA9858 — white text only reaches 2.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA9858 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CA9858 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA9858 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA9858

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA9858 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA9858 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA9858 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CA9858 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F 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 #CA9858 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Camel opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CA9858 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CA9858 Secondary #DECCB6 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 #CA9858 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CA9858 with

Terracotta Yellow Green Ocean Blue 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EAE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CABF58 — 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 #CA9858 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA9858;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 152 88;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.4% 0.101 71.8);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F6ECDF;
  --color-200: #EBD9C1;
  --color-300: #D9BC96;
  --color-400: #C49F6E;
  --color-500: #A8814D;
  --color-600: #816541;
  --color-700: #5C4A32;
  --color-800: #3D3224;
  --color-900: #262018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F6ECDF',
    200: '#EBD9C1',
    300: '#D9BC96',
    400: '#C49F6E',
    500: '#A8814D',
    600: '#816541',
    700: '#5C4A32',
    800: '#3D3224',
    900: '#262018',
  },
}

$base: #CA9858;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F6ECDF;
$base-200: #EBD9C1;
$base-300: #D9BC96;
$base-400: #C49F6E;
$base-500: #A8814D;
$base-600: #816541;
$base-700: #5C4A32;
$base-800: #3D3224;
$base-900: #262018;
$base-hover: #B17C38;
$base-subtle: #EBE0D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA9858",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6ECDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD9C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9BC96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C49F6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8814D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816541",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3224",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CA9858

Color Lab

Pairs with #CA9858

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