What color is #CAAE59?

#CAAE59 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(202, 174, 89), and in HSL hsl(45, 52%, 57%).

Is #CAAE59 accessible as text?

On white, #CAAE59 has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #CAAE59, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CAAE59?

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

What colors go well with #CAAE59?

#CAAE59 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5875CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CAAE59 below.

Is #CAAE59 good for buttons?

#CAAE59 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CAAE59 — white text only reaches 2.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CAAE59 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CAAE59 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CAAE59 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CAAE59

Not just a swatch — here's how #CAAE59 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CAAE59 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CAAE59 Secondary #B26711 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CAAE59 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CAAE59 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Dark Khaki opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CAAE59 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CAAE59 Secondary #E7DDC1 Support #9A9186 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 #CAAE59 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CAAE59 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EDE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1CA58 — 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 #CAAE59 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CAAE59;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 174 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.8% 0.110 91.4);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F0DF;
  --color-200: #EBE1C1;
  --color-300: #D9C896;
  --color-400: #C4AF6E;
  --color-500: #A8914D;
  --color-600: #817141;
  --color-700: #5C5232;
  --color-800: #3D3724;
  --color-900: #262218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F0DF',
    200: '#EBE1C1',
    300: '#D9C896',
    400: '#C4AF6E',
    500: '#A8914D',
    600: '#817141',
    700: '#5C5232',
    800: '#3D3724',
    900: '#262218',
  },
}

$base: #CAAE59;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F0DF;
$base-200: #EBE1C1;
$base-300: #D9C896;
$base-400: #C4AF6E;
$base-500: #A8914D;
$base-600: #817141;
$base-700: #5C5232;
$base-800: #3D3724;
$base-900: #262218;
$base-hover: #B19338;
$base-subtle: #EBE5D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CAAE59",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9C896",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4AF6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8914D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CAAE59

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