What color is #CD9C7A?

#CD9C7A is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(205, 156, 122), and in HSL hsl(25, 45%, 64%).

Is #CD9C7A accessible as text?

On white, #CD9C7A has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #CD9C7A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CD9C7A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #CD9C7A?

#CD9C7A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7AAACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CD9C7A below.

Is #CD9C7A good for buttons?

#CD9C7A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CD9C7A — white text only reaches 2.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CD9C7A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #CD9C7A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#CD9C7A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CD9C7A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CD9C7A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CD9C7A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CD9C7A Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Camel 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 #CD9C7A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel 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 #CD9C7A Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Camel 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 #CD9C7A Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Camel 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 #CD9C7A Secondary #E3D0C4 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CD9C7A 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CD9C7A

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People also use #CD9C7A with

Puce 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDB87A — 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 #CD9C7A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

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Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CD9C7A;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 156 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.1% 0.075 56.0);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4E9E1;
  --color-200: #E8D3C4;
  --color-300: #D5B39B;
  --color-400: #BE9374;
  --color-500: #A27453;
  --color-600: #7D5C45;
  --color-700: #5A4435;
  --color-800: #3B2F26;
  --color-900: #251E19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4E9E1',
    200: '#E8D3C4',
    300: '#D5B39B',
    400: '#BE9374',
    500: '#A27453',
    600: '#7D5C45',
    700: '#5A4435',
    800: '#3B2F26',
    900: '#251E19',
  },
}

$base: #CD9C7A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4E9E1;
$base-200: #E8D3C4;
$base-300: #D5B39B;
$base-400: #BE9374;
$base-500: #A27453;
$base-600: #7D5C45;
$base-700: #5A4435;
$base-800: #3B2F26;
$base-900: #251E19;
$base-hover: #BB794B;
$base-subtle: #EDE2DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CD9C7A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D3C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B39B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE9374",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A27453",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D5C45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2F26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}