What color is #CBD89F?

#CBD89F is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(203, 216, 159), and in HSL hsl(74, 42%, 74%).

Is #CBD89F accessible as text?

On white, #CBD89F has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBD89F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBD89F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-300 (#D8D8D0).

What colors go well with #CBD89F?

#CBD89F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AEA1D9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBD89F below.

Is #CBD89F good for buttons?

#CBD89F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBD89F — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBD89F the same as CSS palegoldenrod?

No — #CBD89F is not the CSS named color palegoldenrod, but palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) 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.

#CBD89F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBD89F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBD89F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBD89F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBD89F Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Celadon 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 #CBD89F Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon 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 #CBD89F Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06904 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon 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 #CBD89F Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Celadon 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 #CBD89F Secondary #F8FDE9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Celadon 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 Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CBD89F 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 58/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 74/100

High

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

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 13/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBD89F

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CBD89F with

Bone Celadon Wisteria 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 12.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F6EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B9D9A1 — 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 #CBD89F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Every model

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBD89F;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 216 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.8% 0.077 118.5);
  --color-50: #F9FBF4;
  --color-100: #EFF4E2;
  --color-200: #DFE7C5;
  --color-300: #C6D39C;
  --color-400: #ACBC76;
  --color-500: #8E9F55;
  --color-600: #6F7B47;
  --color-700: #505836;
  --color-800: #363B26;
  --color-900: #222419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F9FBF4',
    100: '#EFF4E2',
    200: '#DFE7C5',
    300: '#C6D39C',
    400: '#ACBC76',
    500: '#8E9F55',
    600: '#6F7B47',
    700: '#505836',
    800: '#363B26',
    900: '#222419',
  },
}

$base: #CBD89F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FBF4;
$base-100: #EFF4E2;
$base-200: #DFE7C5;
$base-300: #C6D39C;
$base-400: #ACBC76;
$base-500: #8E9F55;
$base-600: #6F7B47;
$base-700: #505836;
$base-800: #363B26;
$base-900: #222419;
$base-hover: #AEC36B;
$base-subtle: #EEF1E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBD89F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFF4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DFE7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6D39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ACBC76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8E9F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F7B47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#505836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#363B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}