What color is #C7CB4E?

#C7CB4E is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(199, 203, 78), and in HSL hsl(62, 55%, 55%).

Is #C7CB4E accessible as text?

On white, #C7CB4E has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #C7CB4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C7CB4E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #C7CB4E?

#C7CB4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #514DCB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C7CB4E below.

Is #C7CB4E good for buttons?

#C7CB4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C7CB4E — white text only reaches 1.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C7CB4E the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #C7CB4E is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C7CB4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C7CB4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #C7CB4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #C7CB4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C7CB4E Secondary #B16907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C7CB4E Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #C7CB4E Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #C7CB4E Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Citrine 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 #C7CB4E Secondary #F1F4CD Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C7CB4E 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C7CB4E

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People also use #C7CB4E 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F1DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9DCB4D — 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 #C7CB4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #C7CB4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 199 203 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.5% 0.146 111.0);
  --color-50: #FCFCF3;
  --color-100: #F6F6DF;
  --color-200: #EBEDC0;
  --color-300: #D9DB94;
  --color-400: #C3C76B;
  --color-500: #A8AB4A;
  --color-600: #81833F;
  --color-700: #5C5E31;
  --color-800: #3D3E23;
  --color-900: #262617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FCFCF3',
    100: '#F6F6DF',
    200: '#EBEDC0',
    300: '#D9DB94',
    400: '#C3C76B',
    500: '#A8AB4A',
    600: '#81833F',
    700: '#5C5E31',
    800: '#3D3E23',
    900: '#262617',
  },
}

$base: #C7CB4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF3;
$base-100: #F6F6DF;
$base-200: #EBEDC0;
$base-300: #D9DB94;
$base-400: #C3C76B;
$base-500: #A8AB4A;
$base-600: #81833F;
$base-700: #5C5E31;
$base-800: #3D3E23;
$base-900: #262617;
$base-hover: #AAAE32;
$base-subtle: #EAEBCE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C7CB4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBEDC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9DB94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3C76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8AB4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#81833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}