What color is #CCAB85?

#CCAB85 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 171, 133), and in HSL hsl(32, 41%, 66%).

Is #CCAB85 accessible as text?

On white, #CCAB85 has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCAB85, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCAB85?

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

What colors go well with #CCAB85?

#CCAB85 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85A6CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCAB85 below.

Is #CCAB85 good for buttons?

#CCAB85 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCAB85 — white text only reaches 2.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCAB85 the same as CSS tan?

No — #CCAB85 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCAB85 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCAB85

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCAB85 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCAB85 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCAB85 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps 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 #CCAB85 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CCAB85 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Khaki 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 #CCAB85 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

Khaki 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 #CCAB85 Secondary #E8DCCF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

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 Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCAB85 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 68/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCAB85

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For interior

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People also use #CCAB85 with

Dusty Rose Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EEE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCC285 — 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 #CCAB85 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCAB85;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 171 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.064 70.6);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3EBE2;
  --color-200: #E7D7C6;
  --color-300: #D2B99D;
  --color-400: #BB9B77;
  --color-500: #9E7D56;
  --color-600: #7A6347;
  --color-700: #584937;
  --color-800: #3A3127;
  --color-900: #241F19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F3EBE2',
    200: '#E7D7C6',
    300: '#D2B99D',
    400: '#BB9B77',
    500: '#9E7D56',
    600: '#7A6347',
    700: '#584937',
    800: '#3A3127',
    900: '#241F19',
  },
}

$base: #CCAB85;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F3EBE2;
$base-200: #E7D7C6;
$base-300: #D2B99D;
$base-400: #BB9B77;
$base-500: #9E7D56;
$base-600: #7A6347;
$base-700: #584937;
$base-800: #3A3127;
$base-900: #241F19;
$base-hover: #B88A55;
$base-subtle: #EDE6DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCAB85",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EBE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7D7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D2B99D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BB9B77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E7D56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A6347",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#584937",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}