What color is #CBA757?

#CBA757 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(203, 167, 87), and in HSL hsl(41, 53%, 57%).

Is #CBA757 accessible as text?

On white, #CBA757 has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBA757, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBA757?

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

What colors go well with #CBA757?

#CBA757 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #577CCB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBA757 below.

Is #CBA757 good for buttons?

#CBA757 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBA757 — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBA757 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CBA757 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CBA757 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBA757

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBA757 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBA757 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBA757 Secondary #B36713 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Goldenrod 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 #CBA757 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 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 #CBA757 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Goldenrod 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 #CBA757 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Goldenrod 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 #CBA757 Secondary #E4D8BD Support #9A9186 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 #CBA757 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CBA757 with

Terracotta Yellow Green 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1ECE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CACB57 — 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 #CBA757 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBA757;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 167 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.4% 0.108 85.4);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6EFDF;
  --color-200: #ECDEC1;
  --color-300: #DAC495;
  --color-400: #C5A96D;
  --color-500: #A98C4C;
  --color-600: #826D40;
  --color-700: #5D4F32;
  --color-800: #3D3524;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6EFDF',
    200: '#ECDEC1',
    300: '#DAC495',
    400: '#C5A96D',
    500: '#A98C4C',
    600: '#826D40',
    700: '#5D4F32',
    800: '#3D3524',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #CBA757;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6EFDF;
$base-200: #ECDEC1;
$base-300: #DAC495;
$base-400: #C5A96D;
$base-500: #A98C4C;
$base-600: #826D40;
$base-700: #5D4F32;
$base-800: #3D3524;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #B28B37;
$base-subtle: #EBE3D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBA757",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EFDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECDEC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAC495",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5A96D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A98C4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#826D40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4F32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CBA757

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Pairs with #CBA757

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