What color is #CBDD86?

#CBDD86 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(203, 221, 134), and in HSL hsl(72, 56%, 70%).

Is #CBDD86 accessible as text?

On white, #CBDD86 has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #CBDD86, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CBDD86?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-200 (#D8F999).

What colors go well with #CBDD86?

#CBDD86 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9988DD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CBDD86 below.

Is #CBDD86 good for buttons?

#CBDD86 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CBDD86 — white text only reaches 1.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CBDD86 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CBDD86 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.

#CBDD86 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CBDD86

Not just a swatch — here's how #CBDD86 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CBDD86 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CBDD86 Secondary #B06904 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #CBDD86 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06904 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax 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 #CBDD86 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax 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 #CBDD86 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Flax 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 #CBDD86 Secondary #F7FEE1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #CBDD86 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

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 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CBDD86

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CBDD86 with

Desert Sand Light Green 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 12.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F6EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0DD88 — 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 #CBDD86 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

Northwind Sign up

Build faster.

A working theme, generated in seconds.

Dashboard

Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
MARKET

Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CBDD86;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 221 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.4% 0.113 118.4);
  --color-50: #FAFCF3;
  --color-100: #F2F7DF;
  --color-200: #E4EDBF;
  --color-300: #CDDC93;
  --color-400: #B5C76B;
  --color-500: #98AC49;
  --color-600: #76843E;
  --color-700: #555E31;
  --color-800: #393E23;
  --color-900: #232617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FAFCF3',
    100: '#F2F7DF',
    200: '#E4EDBF',
    300: '#CDDC93',
    400: '#B5C76B',
    500: '#98AC49',
    600: '#76843E',
    700: '#555E31',
    800: '#393E23',
    900: '#232617',
  },
}

$base: #CBDD86;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFCF3;
$base-100: #F2F7DF;
$base-200: #E4EDBF;
$base-300: #CDDC93;
$base-400: #B5C76B;
$base-500: #98AC49;
$base-600: #76843E;
$base-700: #555E31;
$base-800: #393E23;
$base-900: #232617;
$base-hover: #B4CE50;
$base-subtle: #EEF2DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CBDD86",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4EDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDDC93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B5C76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#98AC49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#76843E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#555E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CBDD86

Color Lab

Pairs with #CBDD86

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

Scales

Every model

Export