What color is #CBAE64?

#CBAE64 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(203, 174, 100), and in HSL hsl(43, 50%, 59%).

Is #CBAE64 accessible as text?

On white, #CBAE64 has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBAE64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBAE64?

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

What colors go well with #CBAE64?

#CBAE64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6280CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBAE64 below.

Is #CBAE64 good for buttons?

#CBAE64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBAE64 — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBAE64 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CBAE64 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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.

#CBAE64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBAE64

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBAE64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBAE64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBAE64 Secondary #B26712 Accent #707A47 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 #CBAE64 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 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 #CBAE64 Accent #AAC4B6 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 #CBAE64 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 #CBAE64 Secondary #E7DDC5 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 #CBAE64 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #CBAE64

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #CBAE64 with

Puce 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EDE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C5CB62 — 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 #CBAE64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBAE64;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 174 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.0% 0.099 88.6);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F5EFE0;
  --color-200: #EBDFC2;
  --color-300: #D8C697;
  --color-400: #C2AB70;
  --color-500: #A68D4E;
  --color-600: #806E42;
  --color-700: #5C5033;
  --color-800: #3C3624;
  --color-900: #252218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F5EFE0',
    200: '#EBDFC2',
    300: '#D8C697',
    400: '#C2AB70',
    500: '#A68D4E',
    600: '#806E42',
    700: '#5C5033',
    800: '#3C3624',
    900: '#252218',
  },
}

$base: #CBAE64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F5EFE0;
$base-200: #EBDFC2;
$base-300: #D8C697;
$base-400: #C2AB70;
$base-500: #A68D4E;
$base-600: #806E42;
$base-700: #5C5033;
$base-800: #3C3624;
$base-900: #252218;
$base-hover: #B5923C;
$base-subtle: #ECE5D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBAE64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EFE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBDFC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8C697",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2AB70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A68D4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#806E42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5033",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}