What color is #CA9968?

#CA9968 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(202, 153, 104), and in HSL hsl(30, 48%, 60%).

Is #CA9968 accessible as text?

On white, #CA9968 has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #CA9968, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CA9968?

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

What colors go well with #CA9968?

#CA9968 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6899CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CA9968 below.

Is #CA9968 good for buttons?

#CA9968 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CA9968 — white text only reaches 2.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CA9968 the same as CSS peru?

No — #CA9968 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#CA9968 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CA9968

Not just a swatch — here's how #CA9968 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CA9968 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CA9968 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CA9968 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 #CA9968 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F 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 #CA9968 Accent #ABC4B5 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 #CA9968 Secondary #DFCDBC 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 #CA9968 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CA9968

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CA9968 with

Puce Dark Khaki Carolina 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EBE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CABA68 — 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 #CA9968 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CA9968;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 153 104;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.8% 0.088 65.7);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #EAD6C3;
  --color-300: #D7B899;
  --color-400: #C19971;
  --color-500: #A57A50;
  --color-600: #7F6143;
  --color-700: #5B4734;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#EAD6C3',
    300: '#D7B899',
    400: '#C19971',
    500: '#A57A50',
    600: '#7F6143',
    700: '#5B4734',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #CA9968;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #EAD6C3;
$base-300: #D7B899;
$base-400: #C19971;
$base-500: #A57A50;
$base-600: #7F6143;
$base-700: #5B4734;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #B57A40;
$base-subtle: #ECE0D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CA9968",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAD6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7B899",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C19971",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A57A50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F6143",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}