What color is #CCB276?

#CCB276 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(204, 178, 118), and in HSL hsl(42, 46%, 63%).

Is #CCB276 accessible as text?

On white, #CCB276 has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCB276, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCB276?

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

What colors go well with #CCB276?

#CCB276 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #758FCC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCB276 below.

Is #CCB276 good for buttons?

#CCB276 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCB276 — white text only reaches 2.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCB276 the same as CSS tan?

No — #CCB276 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCB276 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCB276

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCB276 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCB276 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCB276 Secondary #B36713 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Sand 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 #CCB276 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sand 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 #CCB276 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Sand 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 #CCB276 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Sand 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 #CCB276 Secondary #EAE1CD Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Sand 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 Sand carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCB276 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 70/100

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 22/100

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCB276

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For fashion

People also use #CCB276 with

Dark Salmon Pistachio Cornflower Blue 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EFE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9CC75 — 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 #CCB276 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCB276;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 178 118;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.2% 0.084 87.0);
  --color-50: #FBF9F3;
  --color-100: #F5EFE1;
  --color-200: #E9DEC4;
  --color-300: #D5C39A;
  --color-400: #BFA873;
  --color-500: #A38B52;
  --color-600: #7E6C44;
  --color-700: #5A4F35;
  --color-800: #3C3525;
  --color-900: #252118;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sand: {
    50: '#FBF9F3',
    100: '#F5EFE1',
    200: '#E9DEC4',
    300: '#D5C39A',
    400: '#BFA873',
    500: '#A38B52',
    600: '#7E6C44',
    700: '#5A4F35',
    800: '#3C3525',
    900: '#252118',
  },
}

$base: #CCB276;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF9F3;
$base-100: #F5EFE1;
$base-200: #E9DEC4;
$base-300: #D5C39A;
$base-400: #BFA873;
$base-500: #A38B52;
$base-600: #7E6C44;
$base-700: #5A4F35;
$base-800: #3C3525;
$base-900: #252118;
$base-hover: #BB9846;
$base-subtle: #EDE7D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCB276",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9DEC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5C39A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFA873",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A38B52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6C44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4F35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252118",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}