What color is #CBBA67?

#CBBA67 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(203, 186, 103), and in HSL hsl(50, 49%, 60%).

Is #CBBA67 accessible as text?

On white, #CBBA67 has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBBA67, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBBA67?

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

What colors go well with #CBBA67?

#CBBA67 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6778CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBBA67 below.

Is #CBBA67 good for buttons?

#CBBA67 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBBA67 — white text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBBA67 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CBBA67 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CBBA67 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBBA67

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBBA67 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBBA67 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBBA67 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CBBA67 Secondary #546A36 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 #CBBA67 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919971 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CBBA67 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 #CBBA67 Secondary #EDE7CB 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 #CBBA67 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

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 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #CBBA67 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EFE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BACB67 — 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 #CBBA67 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBBA67;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 186 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.106 98.0);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F2E0;
  --color-200: #EAE3C2;
  --color-300: #D7CD98;
  --color-400: #C2B470;
  --color-500: #A6974F;
  --color-600: #7F7542;
  --color-700: #5B5534;
  --color-800: #3C3825;
  --color-900: #252318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F2E0',
    200: '#EAE3C2',
    300: '#D7CD98',
    400: '#C2B470',
    500: '#A6974F',
    600: '#7F7542',
    700: '#5B5534',
    800: '#3C3825',
    900: '#252318',
  },
}

$base: #CBBA67;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F2E0;
$base-200: #EAE3C2;
$base-300: #D7CD98;
$base-400: #C2B470;
$base-500: #A6974F;
$base-600: #7F7542;
$base-700: #5B5534;
$base-800: #3C3825;
$base-900: #252318;
$base-hover: #B6A23E;
$base-subtle: #ECE8D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBBA67",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F2E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE3C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7CD98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2B470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6974F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7542",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5534",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3825",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CBBA67

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