What color is #CBCD79?

#CBCD79 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(203, 205, 121), and in HSL hsl(61, 46%, 64%).

Is #CBCD79 accessible as text?

On white, #CBCD79 has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBCD79, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBCD79?

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

What colors go well with #CBCD79?

#CBCD79 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7A79CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBCD79 below.

Is #CBCD79 good for buttons?

#CBCD79 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBCD79 — white text only reaches 1.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBCD79 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CBCD79 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CBCD79 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBCD79

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBCD79 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBCD79 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBCD79 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #CBCD79 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #CBCD79 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #CBCD79 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #CBCD79 Secondary #F6F7DB 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 #CBCD79 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 66/100

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 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CBCD79 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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F3E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0CD79 — 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 #CBCD79 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBCD79;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 205 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.8% 0.107 109.7);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F4F5E1;
  --color-200: #E8E9C4;
  --color-300: #D4D59A;
  --color-400: #BEBF73;
  --color-500: #A2A352;
  --color-600: #7D7E44;
  --color-700: #595A35;
  --color-800: #3B3C25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F4F5E1',
    200: '#E8E9C4',
    300: '#D4D59A',
    400: '#BEBF73',
    500: '#A2A352',
    600: '#7D7E44',
    700: '#595A35',
    800: '#3B3C25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #CBCD79;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F4F5E1;
$base-200: #E8E9C4;
$base-300: #D4D59A;
$base-400: #BEBF73;
$base-500: #A2A352;
$base-600: #7D7E44;
$base-700: #595A35;
$base-800: #3B3C25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #BABC49;
$base-subtle: #EDEDDA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBCD79",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4D59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEBF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2A352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D7E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CBCD79

Color Lab

Pairs with #CBCD79

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