What color is #CAAD2E?

#CAAD2E is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(202, 173, 46), and in HSL hsl(49, 63%, 49%).

Is #CAAD2E accessible as text?

On white, #CAAD2E has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #CAAD2E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CAAD2E?

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

What colors go well with #CAAD2E?

#CAAD2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E4BCC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CAAD2E below.

Is #CAAD2E good for buttons?

#CAAD2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CAAD2E — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CAAD2E the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CAAD2E 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.

#CAAD2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CAAD2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CAAD2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CAAD2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CAAD2E 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 #CAAD2E 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 #CAAD2E 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 #CAAD2E 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 #CAAD2E Secondary #E5DCB7 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 #CAAD2E 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CAAD2E with

Terracotta Yellow Green Cerulean 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1ECD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B4CC2E — 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 #CAAD2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CAAD2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 173 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.141 95.5);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F3DD;
  --color-200: #F0E6BD;
  --color-300: #E0D18F;
  --color-400: #CDBA65;
  --color-500: #B29E43;
  --color-600: #887A3A;
  --color-700: #61582E;
  --color-800: #403A21;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F3DD',
    200: '#F0E6BD',
    300: '#E0D18F',
    400: '#CDBA65',
    500: '#B29E43',
    600: '#887A3A',
    700: '#61582E',
    800: '#403A21',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #CAAD2E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F3DD;
$base-200: #F0E6BD;
$base-300: #E0D18F;
$base-400: #CDBA65;
$base-500: #B29E43;
$base-600: #887A3A;
$base-700: #61582E;
$base-800: #403A21;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #A38C25;
$base-subtle: #EBE4C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CAAD2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F3DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0E6BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0D18F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CDBA65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B29E43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#887A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61582E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CAAD2E

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