What color is #CCB19C?

#CCB19C is a light, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 177, 156), and in HSL hsl(26, 32%, 71%).

Is #CCB19C accessible as text?

On white, #CCB19C has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.34:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCB19C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCB19C?

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

What colors go well with #CCB19C?

#CCB19C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DB8CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCB19C below.

Is #CCB19C good for buttons?

#CCB19C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCB19C — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCB19C the same as CSS tan?

No — #CCB19C is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCB19C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCB19C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCB19C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCB19C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCB19C Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #CCB19C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #CCB19C Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #CCB19C Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

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 #CCB19C Secondary #ECE2DA 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 #CCB19C 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 73/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 53/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 66/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCB19C

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CCB19C with

Pale Silver Soft Sage Light Steel 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F0ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDC29D — 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 #CCB19C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCB19C;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 177 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.043 60.0);
  --color-50: #FAF7F5;
  --color-100: #F2EAE4;
  --color-200: #E3D4C9;
  --color-300: #CCB5A3;
  --color-400: #B3957F;
  --color-500: #97775E;
  --color-600: #755E4D;
  --color-700: #54463A;
  --color-800: #382F29;
  --color-900: #231E1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF7F5',
    100: '#F2EAE4',
    200: '#E3D4C9',
    300: '#CCB5A3',
    400: '#B3957F',
    500: '#97775E',
    600: '#755E4D',
    700: '#54463A',
    800: '#382F29',
    900: '#231E1A',
  },
}

$base: #CCB19C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F5;
$base-100: #F2EAE4;
$base-200: #E3D4C9;
$base-300: #CCB5A3;
$base-400: #B3957F;
$base-500: #97775E;
$base-600: #755E4D;
$base-700: #54463A;
$base-800: #382F29;
$base-900: #231E1A;
$base-hover: #B48C6E;
$base-subtle: #EEE8E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCB19C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EAE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3D4C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCB5A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3957F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97775E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#755E4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54463A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382F29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231E1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}