What color is #CAAB13?

#CAAB13 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(202, 171, 19), and in HSL hsl(50, 83%, 43%).

Is #CAAB13 accessible as text?

On white, #CAAB13 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #CAAB13, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CAAB13?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #CAAB13?

#CAAB13 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1331C9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CAAB13 below.

Is #CAAB13 good for buttons?

#CAAB13 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CAAB13 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CAAB13 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CAAB13 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#CAAB13 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CAAB13

Not just a swatch — here's how #CAAB13 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CAAB13 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CAAB13 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Goldenrod 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 #CAAB13 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Goldenrod 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 #CAAB13 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Goldenrod 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 #CAAB13 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Goldenrod 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 #CAAB13 Secondary #E4DAB3 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CAAB13 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CAAB13 with

Persimmon Peridot Cobalt Blue 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EED1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AAC913 — 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 #CAAB13 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CAAB13;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 171 19;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.150 95.5);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D9;
  --color-200: #F8EDB4;
  --color-300: #EDDB82;
  --color-400: #DEC754;
  --color-500: #C3AB31;
  --color-600: #95832D;
  --color-700: #695E26;
  --color-800: #443E1C;
  --color-900: #2A2613;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D9',
    200: '#F8EDB4',
    300: '#EDDB82',
    400: '#DEC754',
    500: '#C3AB31',
    600: '#95832D',
    700: '#695E26',
    800: '#443E1C',
    900: '#2A2613',
  },
}

$base: #CAAB13;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D9;
$base-200: #F8EDB4;
$base-300: #EDDB82;
$base-400: #DEC754;
$base-500: #C3AB31;
$base-600: #95832D;
$base-700: #695E26;
$base-800: #443E1C;
$base-900: #2A2613;
$base-hover: #A1880F;
$base-subtle: #EFE6B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CAAB13",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF7D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8EDB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDDB82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DEC754",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3AB31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#95832D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#695E26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#443E1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2613",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CAAB13

Color Lab

Pairs with #CAAB13

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