What color is #CCC593?

#CCC593 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(204, 197, 147), and in HSL hsl(53, 36%, 69%).

Is #CCC593 accessible as text?

On white, #CCC593 has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCC593, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCC593?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CCC593?

#CCC593 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #939ACC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCC593 below.

Is #CCC593 good for buttons?

#CCC593 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCC593 — white text only reaches 1.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCC593 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #CCC593 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) 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.

#CCC593 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCC593

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCC593 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCC593 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCC593 Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Burlywood 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 #CCC593 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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 #CCC593 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Burlywood 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 #CCC593 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Burlywood 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 #CCC593 Secondary #F4F2E0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCC593 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 72/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 62/100

High

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCC593

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People also use #CCC593 with

Pale Silver Celadon Iceberg Greige 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 10.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F2EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C0CC93 — 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 #CCC593 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCC593;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 197 147;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.7% 0.067 101.0);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F2F1E3;
  --color-200: #E5E1C8;
  --color-300: #CFC9A0;
  --color-400: #B7B07B;
  --color-500: #9A935B;
  --color-600: #77724A;
  --color-700: #565339;
  --color-800: #393728;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F2F1E3',
    200: '#E5E1C8',
    300: '#CFC9A0',
    400: '#B7B07B',
    500: '#9A935B',
    600: '#77724A',
    700: '#565339',
    800: '#393728',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #CCC593;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F2F1E3;
$base-200: #E5E1C8;
$base-300: #CFC9A0;
$base-400: #B7B07B;
$base-500: #9A935B;
$base-600: #77724A;
$base-700: #565339;
$base-800: #393728;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #B6AC64;
$base-subtle: #EEECE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCC593",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E1C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFC9A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7B07B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A935B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77724A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565339",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCC593

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCC593

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