What color is #CABE7E?

#CABE7E is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(202, 190, 126), and in HSL hsl(51, 42%, 64%).

Is #CABE7E accessible as text?

On white, #CABE7E has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #CABE7E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CABE7E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CABE7E?

#CABE7E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7D88CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CABE7E below.

Is #CABE7E good for buttons?

#CABE7E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CABE7E — white text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CABE7E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CABE7E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CABE7E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CABE7E

Not just a swatch — here's how #CABE7E works with other colors. Named schemes with #CABE7E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CABE7E Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CABE7E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CABE7E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680E 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 #CABE7E 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CABE7E Secondary #EFEBD5 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 #CABE7E 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CABE7E

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People also use #CABE7E with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Glaucous 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 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F1E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCCA7D — 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 #CABE7E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CABE7E;
  --color-base-rgb: 202 190 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.7% 0.084 98.9);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F1E2;
  --color-200: #E7E2C5;
  --color-300: #D3CB9C;
  --color-400: #BCB176;
  --color-500: #9F9455;
  --color-600: #7B7347;
  --color-700: #585336;
  --color-800: #3B3826;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F1E2',
    200: '#E7E2C5',
    300: '#D3CB9C',
    400: '#BCB176',
    500: '#9F9455',
    600: '#7B7347',
    700: '#585336',
    800: '#3B3826',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #CABE7E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F1E2;
$base-200: #E7E2C5;
$base-300: #D3CB9C;
$base-400: #BCB176;
$base-500: #9F9455;
$base-600: #7B7347;
$base-700: #585336;
$base-800: #3B3826;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #B7A74E;
$base-subtle: #ECEADB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CABE7E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E2C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3CB9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCB176",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F9455",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B7347",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585336",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}