What color is #CABA77?

#CABA77 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(202, 186, 119), and in HSL hsl(48, 44%, 63%).

Is #CABA77 accessible as text?

On white, #CABA77 has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #CABA77, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CABA77?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CABA77?

#CABA77 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7788CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CABA77 below.

Is #CABA77 good for buttons?

#CABA77 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CABA77 — white text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CABA77 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CABA77 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CABA77 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CABA77

Not just a swatch — here's how #CABA77 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CABA77 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CABA77 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark 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 #CABA77 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CABA77 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Khaki leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CABA77 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark Khaki holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CABA77 Secondary #EDE7D0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CABA77 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CABA77

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People also use #CABA77 with

Dusty Rose 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 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F0E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFCA77 — 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 #CABA77 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #CABA77;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 186 119;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.7% 0.089 96.3);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F0E1;
  --color-200: #E8E1C4;
  --color-300: #D4C99B;
  --color-400: #BDAF75;
  --color-500: #A19254;
  --color-600: #7C7146;
  --color-700: #595236;
  --color-800: #3B3726;
  --color-900: #252219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F0E1',
    200: '#E8E1C4',
    300: '#D4C99B',
    400: '#BDAF75',
    500: '#A19254',
    600: '#7C7146',
    700: '#595236',
    800: '#3B3726',
    900: '#252219',
  },
}

$base: #CABA77;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F0E1;
$base-200: #E8E1C4;
$base-300: #D4C99B;
$base-400: #BDAF75;
$base-500: #A19254;
$base-600: #7C7146;
$base-700: #595236;
$base-800: #3B3726;
$base-900: #252219;
$base-hover: #B8A249;
$base-subtle: #ECE8D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CABA77",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F0E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E1C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4C99B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDAF75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A19254",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7146",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595236",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3726",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}