Camel
Warm golden brown with grounded earthy undertones
Camel is a warm, unsaturated yellow with strong golden-brown undertones. Its muted character makes it an approachable background choice that pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal gray. The hex code for this shade is #c69f59. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it works reliably for readable UI layouts without feeling overly stark or clinical.
About Camel
Dusty mustard in a sun-bleached leather shop
What does camel mean?
People often link camel with warmth, reliability, and everyday comfort, since it shows up in coats, leather goods, and cardboard. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a settled, easygoing presence, like a room that has already been lived in.
Where you see camel
- camel hair coats
- leather satchels
- manila envelopes
- cardboard boxes
- suede boots
- parchment paper
What it works for
It works well as a background in branding for coffee shops, leather goods, and packaging that wants a natural, handmade feel.
What colors go with camel?
Deep Teal #00555aThe cool blue-green balances the warm yellow, and both sit at similar depth so neither wins.Burgundy #800020Dark red against muted gold reads like aged leather and old library shelves.Charcoal #36454fNear-black text grounds this soft tan and keeps layouts from feeling washed out.Sage Green #9caf88Two quiet, earthy tones side by side feel pulled from the same garden.Dusty Rose #b56f76A pink with the same soft saturation warms camel without turning it sweet.
Questions about Camel
What is the hex code for Camel?
Camel is #c69f59. In RGB that is rgb(198, 159, 89), in HSL hsl(39, 49%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 55%, 22%.
Is Camel #c69f59 a warm or cool color?
Camel #c69f59 is firmly a warm color, characterized by its golden-yellow base and brown undertones. Because of this warmth, it avoids the clinical feel of cooler neutrals, making it an ideal choice for backgrounds that need to feel inviting and approachable.
Is Camel readable on white or black?
Camel has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.