What color is #C3BB74?

#C3BB74 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(195, 187, 116), and in HSL hsl(54, 40%, 61%).

Is #C3BB74 accessible as text?

On white, #C3BB74 has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #C3BB74, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C3BB74?

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

What colors go well with #C3BB74?

#C3BB74 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #747CC3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C3BB74 below.

Is #C3BB74 good for buttons?

#C3BB74 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C3BB74 — white text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C3BB74 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #C3BB74 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#C3BB74 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C3BB74

Not just a swatch — here's how #C3BB74 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C3BB74 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C3BB74 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #C3BB74 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 #C3BB74 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C 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 #C3BB74 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #C3BB74 Secondary #E9E7CE Support #999186 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 #C3BB74 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

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 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C3BB74

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #C3BB74 with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Glaucous 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F0E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B1C374 — 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 #C3BB74 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #C3BB74;
  --color-base-rgb: 195 187 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.092 102.7);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F2E2;
  --color-200: #E6E3C6;
  --color-300: #D1CC9E;
  --color-400: #BAB378;
  --color-500: #9E9757;
  --color-600: #7A7548;
  --color-700: #585437;
  --color-800: #3A3827;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F2E2',
    200: '#E6E3C6',
    300: '#D1CC9E',
    400: '#BAB378',
    500: '#9E9757',
    600: '#7A7548',
    700: '#585437',
    800: '#3A3827',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #C3BB74;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F2E2;
$base-200: #E6E3C6;
$base-300: #D1CC9E;
$base-400: #BAB378;
$base-500: #9E9757;
$base-600: #7A7548;
$base-700: #585437;
$base-800: #3A3827;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #AEA44B;
$base-subtle: #EAE8D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C3BB74",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E3C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1CC9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAB378",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E9757",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7548",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585437",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3827",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}