What color is #CBC181?

#CBC181 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(203, 193, 129), and in HSL hsl(52, 42%, 65%).

Is #CBC181 accessible as text?

On white, #CBC181 has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBC181, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBC181?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CBC181?

#CBC181 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #808ACB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBC181 below.

Is #CBC181 good for buttons?

#CBC181 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBC181 — white text only reaches 1.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBC181 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #CBC181 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) 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.

#CBC181 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBC181

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBC181 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBC181 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBC181 Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Burlywood as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CBC181 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CBC181 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Burlywood 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 #CBC181 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Burlywood holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CBC181 Secondary #F1EED7 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CBC181 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very 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 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 56/100

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 #CBC181

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CBC181 with

Dusty Rose 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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F1E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCCB80 — 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 #CBC181 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBC181;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 193 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.4% 0.084 100.4);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F1E2;
  --color-200: #E7E3C5;
  --color-300: #D3CB9C;
  --color-400: #BCB276;
  --color-500: #9F9655;
  --color-600: #7B7447;
  --color-700: #585436;
  --color-800: #3B3826;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F1E2',
    200: '#E7E3C5',
    300: '#D3CB9C',
    400: '#BCB276',
    500: '#9F9655',
    600: '#7B7447',
    700: '#585436',
    800: '#3B3826',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #CBC181;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F1E2;
$base-200: #E7E3C5;
$base-300: #D3CB9C;
$base-400: #BCB276;
$base-500: #9F9655;
$base-600: #7B7447;
$base-700: #585436;
$base-800: #3B3826;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #B8AA51;
$base-subtle: #EDEADC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBC181",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E3C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3CB9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCB276",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F9655",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B7447",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585436",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}