Camel color

Named after camel hair, which was used for classic overcoats. It's a light, sandy brown that's elegant and easy to pair. It's a staple for coats, handbags and shoes.

Also known as: camel brown.

Camel · #C19A6B

About camel

Camel (#C19A6B) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the browns family. It mixes 193 red, 154 green and 107 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, home decor.

Camel shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Colors that go with camel

BlackA classic, sophisticated pair.WhiteFresh and bright.Navy blueTimeless elegance, a favorite for coats.GrayAn understated, balanced mix.WineA warm, fall-ready contrast.Olive greenA natural, safari-style look.CreamA soft, elegant tonal look.Sky blueA fresh, delicate contrast.

How to wear and decorate with camel →

Camel color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Steel blue

AnalogousClose to: Rose gold, Pistachio green

TriadicClose to: Seafoam green, Amethyst

Split complementaryClose to: Seafoam green, Denim blue

TetradicClose to: Emerald green, Steel blue, Orchid

Camel color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Camel

Analogous palette · Camel

Complementary palette · Camel

Triadic palette · Camel

With neutrals palette · Camel

With an accent palette · Camel

Camel contrast with text

White textContrast 2.6:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 8.1:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --camel: #C19A6B;
  --camel-rgb: 193, 154, 107;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--camel); }
.text { color: var(--camel); }

Colors similar to camel

Sand Café au lait Nude Khaki Mocha Peach Apricot Copper Greige Wheat

Themed palettes with this color

More browns

Brown Coffee brown Chocolate brown Mahogany Chestnut Cinnamon Sepia Ochre Caramel Mocha Khaki Sand Beige Nude Bronze Tobacco brown Sienna Café au lait

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for camel?

The hex code for camel is #C19A6B. In RGB it is rgb(193, 154, 107), in HSL hsl(33, 41%, 59%) and in CMYK 0, 20, 45, 24.

What is the complementary color of camel?

Its complement on the color wheel is #6B92C1, close to steel blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on camel?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.6:1, while with black it is 8.1:1.

What colors go with camel?

It pairs well with black, white, navy blue, gray, wine. Avoid pairing it with yellows or oranges that are too similar, because camel loses its impact. Next to very light beige with no contrast, it can look washed out.