What color is #CBDA8D?

#CBDA8D is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(203, 218, 141), and in HSL hsl(72, 51%, 70%).

Is #CBDA8D accessible as text?

On white, #CBDA8D has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBDA8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBDA8D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #CBDA8D?

#CBDA8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9B8BDA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBDA8D below.

Is #CBDA8D good for buttons?

#CBDA8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBDA8D — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBDA8D the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CBDA8D 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.

#CBDA8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBDA8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBDA8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBDA8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBDA8D 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CBDA8D Secondary #516A38 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 #CBDA8D 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CBDA8D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Celadon 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 #CBDA8D Secondary #F8FEE3 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 #CBDA8D 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 61/100

Neutral

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

Softness 69/100

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 98/100

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 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

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 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBDA8D

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CBDA8D with

Desert Sand Celadon Medium Purple 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 #F3F5EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0DA8B — 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 #CBDA8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

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:root {
  --color-base: #CBDA8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 218 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.9% 0.101 117.6);
  --color-50: #FAFCF3;
  --color-100: #F1F6E0;
  --color-200: #E3EBC1;
  --color-300: #CBD997;
  --color-400: #B2C36F;
  --color-500: #95A74E;
  --color-600: #748141;
  --color-700: #545C33;
  --color-800: #383D24;
  --color-900: #232618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#FAFCF3',
    100: '#F1F6E0',
    200: '#E3EBC1',
    300: '#CBD997',
    400: '#B2C36F',
    500: '#95A74E',
    600: '#748141',
    700: '#545C33',
    800: '#383D24',
    900: '#232618',
  },
}

$base: #CBDA8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF3;
$base-100: #F1F6E0;
$base-200: #E3EBC1;
$base-300: #CBD997;
$base-400: #B2C36F;
$base-500: #95A74E;
$base-600: #748141;
$base-700: #545C33;
$base-800: #383D24;
$base-900: #232618;
$base-hover: #B1C856;
$base-subtle: #EDF1DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBDA8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F6E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3EBC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBD997",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2C36F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#95A74E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#748141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}