What color is #CCBB7A?

#CCBB7A is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(204, 187, 122), and in HSL hsl(48, 45%, 64%).

Is #CCBB7A accessible as text?

On white, #CCBB7A has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCBB7A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCBB7A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CCBB7A?

#CCBB7A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7A8ACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCBB7A below.

Is #CCBB7A good for buttons?

#CCBB7A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCBB7A — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCBB7A the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CCBB7A is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCBB7A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCBB7A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCBB7A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCBB7A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCBB7A Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark 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 #CCBB7A Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CCBB7A Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Khaki leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CCBB7A Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark Khaki holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CCBB7A Secondary #EEE9D2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dark 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCBB7A 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 67/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 27/100

Low

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

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCBB7A

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People also use #CCBB7A with

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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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F0E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1CD7A — 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 #CCBB7A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

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Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CCBB7A;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 187 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.1% 0.086 95.2);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F0E1;
  --color-200: #E8E1C4;
  --color-300: #D5C99B;
  --color-400: #BEAF74;
  --color-500: #A29253;
  --color-600: #7D7245;
  --color-700: #5A5235;
  --color-800: #3B3726;
  --color-900: #252219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F0E1',
    200: '#E8E1C4',
    300: '#D5C99B',
    400: '#BEAF74',
    500: '#A29253',
    600: '#7D7245',
    700: '#5A5235',
    800: '#3B3726',
    900: '#252219',
  },
}

$base: #CCBB7A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F0E1;
$base-200: #E8E1C4;
$base-300: #D5C99B;
$base-400: #BEAF74;
$base-500: #A29253;
$base-600: #7D7245;
$base-700: #5A5235;
$base-800: #3B3726;
$base-900: #252219;
$base-hover: #BBA44B;
$base-subtle: #EDE9DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCBB7A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F0E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E1C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5C99B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEAF74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A29253",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D7245",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5235",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3726",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}