What color is #CBD062?

#CBD062 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(203, 208, 98), and in HSL hsl(63, 54%, 60%).

Is #CBD062 accessible as text?

On white, #CBD062 has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBD062, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBD062?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #CBD062?

#CBD062 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6762D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBD062 below.

Is #CBD062 good for buttons?

#CBD062 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBD062 — white text only reaches 1.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBD062 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CBD062 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CBD062 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBD062

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBD062 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBD062 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBD062 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine 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 #CBD062 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #CBD062 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #CBD062 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Citrine 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 #CBD062 Secondary #F6F9D5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CBD062 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

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 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBD062

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #CBD062 with

Tan Yellow Green Slate Blue 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 11.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F3E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6D062 — 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 #CBD062 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBD062;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 208 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.1% 0.134 111.3);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F5F6DF;
  --color-200: #EAECC0;
  --color-300: #D7DA95;
  --color-400: #C1C66C;
  --color-500: #A5AA4B;
  --color-600: #7F833F;
  --color-700: #5B5D32;
  --color-800: #3C3D23;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F5F6DF',
    200: '#EAECC0',
    300: '#D7DA95',
    400: '#C1C66C',
    500: '#A5AA4B',
    600: '#7F833F',
    700: '#5B5D32',
    800: '#3C3D23',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #CBD062;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F5F6DF;
$base-200: #EAECC0;
$base-300: #D7DA95;
$base-400: #C1C66C;
$base-500: #A5AA4B;
$base-600: #7F833F;
$base-700: #5B5D32;
$base-800: #3C3D23;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #B6BC38;
$base-subtle: #ECEDD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBD062",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAECC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7DA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1C66C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5AA4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}