What color is #CBCB86?

#CBCB86 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(203, 203, 134), and in HSL hsl(60, 40%, 66%).

Is #CBCB86 accessible as text?

On white, #CBCB86 has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBCB86, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBCB86?

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

What colors go well with #CBCB86?

#CBCB86 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8686CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBCB86 below.

Is #CBCB86 good for buttons?

#CBCB86 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBCB86 — white text only reaches 1.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBCB86 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #CBCB86 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.

#CBCB86 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBCB86

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBCB86 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBCB86 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBCB86 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #CBCB86 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 #CBCB86 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #CBCB86 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #CBCB86 Secondary #F5F6DE 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 #CBCB86 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

Very 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 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBCB86

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CBCB86 with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Glaucous Platinum 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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F3E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B4CB86 — 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 #CBCB86 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBCB86;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 203 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.6% 0.090 108.2);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F3F3E2;
  --color-200: #E6E6C6;
  --color-300: #D1D19E;
  --color-400: #BABA78;
  --color-500: #9E9E57;
  --color-600: #7A7A48;
  --color-700: #585837;
  --color-800: #3A3A27;
  --color-900: #242419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F3F3E2',
    200: '#E6E6C6',
    300: '#D1D19E',
    400: '#BABA78',
    500: '#9E9E57',
    600: '#7A7A48',
    700: '#585837',
    800: '#3A3A27',
    900: '#242419',
  },
}

$base: #CBCB86;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F3F3E2;
$base-200: #E6E6C6;
$base-300: #D1D19E;
$base-400: #BABA78;
$base-500: #9E9E57;
$base-600: #7A7A48;
$base-700: #585837;
$base-800: #3A3A27;
$base-900: #242419;
$base-hover: #B7B756;
$base-subtle: #EDEDDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBCB86",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E6C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1D19E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BABA78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E9E57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}