What color is #CBB55D?

#CBB55D is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(203, 181, 93), and in HSL hsl(48, 51%, 58%).

Is #CBB55D accessible as text?

On white, #CBB55D has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBB55D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBB55D?

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

What colors go well with #CBB55D?

#CBB55D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5D73CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBB55D below.

Is #CBB55D good for buttons?

#CBB55D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBB55D — white text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBB55D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CBB55D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CBB55D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBB55D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBB55D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBB55D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBB55D Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CBB55D Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F 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 #CBB55D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 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 #CBB55D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #CBB55D Secondary #EAE3C6 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 #CBB55D 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 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

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 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CBB55D with

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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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EEE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCCB5D — 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 #CBB55D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBB55D;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 181 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.4% 0.111 95.6);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F1E0;
  --color-200: #EBE3C1;
  --color-300: #D9CB97;
  --color-400: #C3B26F;
  --color-500: #A7954E;
  --color-600: #817441;
  --color-700: #5C5433;
  --color-800: #3D3824;
  --color-900: #262318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F1E0',
    200: '#EBE3C1',
    300: '#D9CB97',
    400: '#C3B26F',
    500: '#A7954E',
    600: '#817441',
    700: '#5C5433',
    800: '#3D3824',
    900: '#262318',
  },
}

$base: #CBB55D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F1E0;
$base-200: #EBE3C1;
$base-300: #D9CB97;
$base-400: #C3B26F;
$base-500: #A7954E;
$base-600: #817441;
$base-700: #5C5433;
$base-800: #3D3824;
$base-900: #262318;
$base-hover: #B39B3A;
$base-subtle: #EBE6D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBB55D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE3C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9CB97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3B26F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7954E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5433",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CBB55D

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