What color is #CBD666?

#CBD666 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(203, 214, 102), and in HSL hsl(66, 58%, 62%).

Is #CBD666 accessible as text?

On white, #CBD666 has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBD666, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBD666?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #CBD666?

#CBD666 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7166D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBD666 below.

Is #CBD666 good for buttons?

#CBD666 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBD666 — white text only reaches 1.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBD666 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CBD666 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) 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.

#CBD666 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBD666

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBD666 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBD666 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBD666 Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #CBD666 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 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 #CBD666 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 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 #CBD666 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 #CBD666 Secondary #F9FEDA 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 #CBD666 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

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 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 18/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBD666

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People also use #CBD666 with

Burlywood 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 11.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F4E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6D666 — 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 #CBD666 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBD666;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 214 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.5% 0.137 114.0);
  --color-50: #FBFCF2;
  --color-100: #F5F7DE;
  --color-200: #E9EEBF;
  --color-300: #D6DD92;
  --color-400: #BFC969;
  --color-500: #A3AD47;
  --color-600: #7E853D;
  --color-700: #5A5F30;
  --color-800: #3C3E23;
  --color-900: #252617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FBFCF2',
    100: '#F5F7DE',
    200: '#E9EEBF',
    300: '#D6DD92',
    400: '#BFC969',
    500: '#A3AD47',
    600: '#7E853D',
    700: '#5A5F30',
    800: '#3C3E23',
    900: '#252617',
  },
}

$base: #CBD666;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF2;
$base-100: #F5F7DE;
$base-200: #E9EEBF;
$base-300: #D6DD92;
$base-400: #BFC969;
$base-500: #A3AD47;
$base-600: #7E853D;
$base-700: #5A5F30;
$base-800: #3C3E23;
$base-900: #252617;
$base-hover: #B9C835;
$base-subtle: #ECEFD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBD666",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F7DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9EEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6DD92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFC969",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A3AD47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E853D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}