What color is #CCA066?

#CCA066 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 160, 102), and in HSL hsl(34, 50%, 60%).

Is #CCA066 accessible as text?

On white, #CCA066 has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCA066, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCA066?

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

What colors go well with #CCA066?

#CCA066 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6692CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCA066 below.

Is #CCA066 good for buttons?

#CCA066 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCA066 — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCA066 the same as CSS tan?

No — #CCA066 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCA066 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCA066

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCA066 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCA066 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCA066 Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CCA066 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CCA066 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

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 #CCA066 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Buff 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 #CCA066 Secondary #E3D3BF 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 #CCA066 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 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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCA066

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CCA066 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2ECE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCC266 — 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 #CCA066 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCA066;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 160 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.4% 0.092 73.3);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5ECE0;
  --color-200: #EBD9C2;
  --color-300: #D8BC97;
  --color-400: #C29F70;
  --color-500: #A6804E;
  --color-600: #806542;
  --color-700: #5C4A33;
  --color-800: #3C3224;
  --color-900: #252018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F5ECE0',
    200: '#EBD9C2',
    300: '#D8BC97',
    400: '#C29F70',
    500: '#A6804E',
    600: '#806542',
    700: '#5C4A33',
    800: '#3C3224',
    900: '#252018',
  },
}

$base: #CCA066;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F5ECE0;
$base-200: #EBD9C2;
$base-300: #D8BC97;
$base-400: #C29F70;
$base-500: #A6804E;
$base-600: #806542;
$base-700: #5C4A33;
$base-800: #3C3224;
$base-900: #252018;
$base-hover: #B8833D;
$base-subtle: #ECE2D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCA066",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5ECE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD9C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8BC97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C29F70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6804E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#806542",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3224",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}