What color is #CBD997?

#CBD997 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(203, 217, 151), and in HSL hsl(73, 46%, 72%).

Is #CBD997 accessible as text?

On white, #CBD997 has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBD997, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBD997?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #CBD997?

#CBD997 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A597D8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBD997 below.

Is #CBD997 good for buttons?

#CBD997 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBD997 — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBD997 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CBD997 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.

#CBD997 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBD997

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBD997 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBD997 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBD997 Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B49 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 #CBD997 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 #CBD997 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 #CBD997 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 #CBD997 Secondary #F8FDE6 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 #CBD997 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 60/100

Neutral

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

Softness 72/100

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 93/100

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 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBD997

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CBD997 with

Desert Sand 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 #F3F5EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B4D897 — 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 #CBD997 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBD997;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 217 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.9% 0.088 118.0);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F0F5E1;
  --color-200: #E1E9C4;
  --color-300: #C8D59A;
  --color-400: #AFBF73;
  --color-500: #91A352;
  --color-600: #717E44;
  --color-700: #525A35;
  --color-800: #373C25;
  --color-900: #222518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F0F5E1',
    200: '#E1E9C4',
    300: '#C8D59A',
    400: '#AFBF73',
    500: '#91A352',
    600: '#717E44',
    700: '#525A35',
    800: '#373C25',
    900: '#222518',
  },
}

$base: #CBD997;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F0F5E1;
$base-200: #E1E9C4;
$base-300: #C8D59A;
$base-400: #AFBF73;
$base-500: #91A352;
$base-600: #717E44;
$base-700: #525A35;
$base-800: #373C25;
$base-900: #222518;
$base-hover: #AFC561;
$base-subtle: #EEF1E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBD997",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1E9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8D59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AFBF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#91A352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#717E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#525A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}