What color is #CCAF8A?

#CCAF8A is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 175, 138), and in HSL hsl(34, 39%, 67%).

Is #CCAF8A accessible as text?

On white, #CCAF8A has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCAF8A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCAF8A?

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

What colors go well with #CCAF8A?

#CCAF8A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8AA6CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCAF8A below.

Is #CCAF8A good for buttons?

#CCAF8A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCAF8A — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCAF8A the same as CSS tan?

No — #CCAF8A is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCAF8A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCAF8A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCAF8A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCAF8A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCAF8A Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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 #CCAF8A 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 #CCAF8A Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 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 #CCAF8A Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

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 #CCAF8A Secondary #EAE0D2 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 #CCAF8A 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

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

Surface fit 60/100

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 #CCAF8A

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People also use #CCAF8A 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EFE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CCC58A — 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 #CCAF8A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCAF8A;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 175 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.0% 0.060 73.5);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3ECE2;
  --color-200: #E6D8C6;
  --color-300: #D1BB9E;
  --color-400: #B99D79;
  --color-500: #9D7F58;
  --color-600: #796449;
  --color-700: #574938;
  --color-800: #3A3227;
  --color-900: #241F19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F3ECE2',
    200: '#E6D8C6',
    300: '#D1BB9E',
    400: '#B99D79',
    500: '#9D7F58',
    600: '#796449',
    700: '#574938',
    800: '#3A3227',
    900: '#241F19',
  },
}

$base: #CCAF8A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F3ECE2;
$base-200: #E6D8C6;
$base-300: #D1BB9E;
$base-400: #B99D79;
$base-500: #9D7F58;
$base-600: #796449;
$base-700: #574938;
$base-800: #3A3227;
$base-900: #241F19;
$base-hover: #B78F5B;
$base-subtle: #EDE7DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCAF8A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3ECE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D8C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1BB9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B99D79",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D7F58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#796449",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3227",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}