What color is #CABE68?

#CABE68 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(202, 190, 104), and in HSL hsl(53, 48%, 60%).

Is #CABE68 accessible as text?

On white, #CABE68 has a contrast ratio of 1.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #CABE68, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CABE68?

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

What colors go well with #CABE68?

#CABE68 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6873CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CABE68 below.

Is #CABE68 good for buttons?

#CABE68 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CABE68 — white text only reaches 1.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CABE68 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CABE68 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CABE68 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CABE68

Not just a swatch — here's how #CABE68 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CABE68 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CABE68 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CABE68 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 #CABE68 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CABE68 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Dark Khaki 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 #CABE68 Secondary #EEEACE 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 #CABE68 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

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 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

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

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CABE68 with

Buff Pistachio Very Peri 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 9.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F0E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B5CA68 — 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 #CABE68 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CABE68;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 190 104;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.3% 0.109 101.4);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F3E0;
  --color-200: #EAE5C3;
  --color-300: #D7CF99;
  --color-400: #C1B771;
  --color-500: #A59B50;
  --color-600: #7F7843;
  --color-700: #5B5634;
  --color-800: #3C3925;
  --color-900: #252418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F3E0',
    200: '#EAE5C3',
    300: '#D7CF99',
    400: '#C1B771',
    500: '#A59B50',
    600: '#7F7843',
    700: '#5B5634',
    800: '#3C3925',
    900: '#252418',
  },
}

$base: #CABE68;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F3E0;
$base-200: #EAE5C3;
$base-300: #D7CF99;
$base-400: #C1B771;
$base-500: #A59B50;
$base-600: #7F7843;
$base-700: #5B5634;
$base-800: #3C3925;
$base-900: #252418;
$base-hover: #B5A740;
$base-subtle: #ECE9D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CABE68",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE5C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7CF99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1B771",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A59B50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7843",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3925",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CABE68

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Pairs with #CABE68

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