What color is #CBB536?

#CBB536 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(203, 181, 54), and in HSL hsl(51, 59%, 50%).

Is #CBB536 accessible as text?

On white, #CBB536 has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBB536, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBB536?

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

What colors go well with #CBB536?

#CBB536 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #344BCB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBB536 below.

Is #CBB536 good for buttons?

#CBB536 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBB536 — white text only reaches 2.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBB536 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CBB536 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#CBB536 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBB536

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBB536 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBB536 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBB536 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Mustard Yellow 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 #CBB536 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Mustard Yellow 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 #CBB536 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Mustard Yellow 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 #CBB536 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Mustard Yellow 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 #CBB536 Secondary #E9E3BD Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Mustard Yellow 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 Mustard Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CBB536 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBB536

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People also use #CBB536 with

Terracotta Yellow Green Cerulean 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EDDB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AFCB34 — 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 #CBB536 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBB536;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 181 54;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.0% 0.142 99.1);
  --color-50: #FCFBF2;
  --color-100: #F7F4DE;
  --color-200: #EEE7BE;
  --color-300: #DED292;
  --color-400: #CABB68;
  --color-500: #AE9F46;
  --color-600: #867B3C;
  --color-700: #5F5830;
  --color-800: #3F3A22;
  --color-900: #272417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mustard-yellow: {
    50: '#FCFBF2',
    100: '#F7F4DE',
    200: '#EEE7BE',
    300: '#DED292',
    400: '#CABB68',
    500: '#AE9F46',
    600: '#867B3C',
    700: '#5F5830',
    800: '#3F3A22',
    900: '#272417',
  },
}

$base: #CBB536;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF2;
$base-100: #F7F4DE;
$base-200: #EEE7BE;
$base-300: #DED292;
$base-400: #CABB68;
$base-500: #AE9F46;
$base-600: #867B3C;
$base-700: #5F5830;
$base-800: #3F3A22;
$base-900: #272417;
$base-hover: #A2902A;
$base-subtle: #EAE5C8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBB536",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F4DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEE7BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DED292",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CABB68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE9F46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#867B3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5830",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3A22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CBB536

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