What color is #CAA565?

#CAA565 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(202, 165, 101), and in HSL hsl(38, 49%, 59%).

Is #CAA565 accessible as text?

On white, #CAA565 has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #CAA565, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CAA565?

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

What colors go well with #CAA565?

#CAA565 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6389CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CAA565 below.

Is #CAA565 good for buttons?

#CAA565 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CAA565 — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CAA565 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CAA565 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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.

#CAA565 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CAA565

Not just a swatch — here's how #CAA565 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CAA565 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CAA565 Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Buff 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 #CAA565 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Buff 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 #CAA565 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Buff 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 #CAA565 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff 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 #CAA565 Secondary #E3D6C0 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff 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 Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CAA565 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 68/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CAA565

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CAA565 with

Puce Pistachio Glaucous Greige Army Green

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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1ECE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CAC663 — 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 #CAA565 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CAA565;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 165 101;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.093 80.3);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5EDE0;
  --color-200: #EADCC2;
  --color-300: #D7C098;
  --color-400: #C2A470;
  --color-500: #A6864F;
  --color-600: #7F6942;
  --color-700: #5B4D34;
  --color-800: #3C3425;
  --color-900: #252018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5EDE0',
    200: '#EADCC2',
    300: '#D7C098',
    400: '#C2A470',
    500: '#A6864F',
    600: '#7F6942',
    700: '#5B4D34',
    800: '#3C3425',
    900: '#252018',
  },
}

$base: #CAA565;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5EDE0;
$base-200: #EADCC2;
$base-300: #D7C098;
$base-400: #C2A470;
$base-500: #A6864F;
$base-600: #7F6942;
$base-700: #5B4D34;
$base-800: #3C3425;
$base-900: #252018;
$base-hover: #B3883D;
$base-subtle: #EBE3D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CAA565",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EADCC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7C098",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2A470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6864F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F6942",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4D34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}