What color is #CCC78F?

#CCC78F is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(204, 199, 143), and in HSL hsl(55, 37%, 68%).

Is #CCC78F accessible as text?

On white, #CCC78F has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCC78F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCC78F?

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

What colors go well with #CCC78F?

#CCC78F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8F94CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCC78F below.

Is #CCC78F good for buttons?

#CCC78F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCC78F — white text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCC78F the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #CCC78F 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.

#CCC78F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCC78F

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCC78F works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCC78F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCC78F Secondary #B1680B 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 #CCC78F 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 #CCC78F Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #CCC78F 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 #CCC78F Secondary #F4F3DF 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.

Build a working theme in the generator →

Color Lab

How #CCC78F 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

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 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

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 60/100

High

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCC78F

For UI

For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CCC78F with

Pale Silver Pistachio Cool Gray 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F2EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCCC8F — 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 #CCC78F 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: #CCC78F;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 199 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.0% 0.074 103.6);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F1E3;
  --color-200: #E5E3C7;
  --color-300: #CFCBA0;
  --color-400: #B8B37A;
  --color-500: #9B965A;
  --color-600: #78744A;
  --color-700: #565438;
  --color-800: #393828;
  --color-900: #24231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F3F1E3',
    200: '#E5E3C7',
    300: '#CFCBA0',
    400: '#B8B37A',
    500: '#9B965A',
    600: '#78744A',
    700: '#565438',
    800: '#393828',
    900: '#24231A',
  },
}

$base: #CCC78F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F1E3;
$base-200: #E5E3C7;
$base-300: #CFCBA0;
$base-400: #B8B37A;
$base-500: #9B965A;
$base-600: #78744A;
$base-700: #565438;
$base-800: #393828;
$base-900: #24231A;
$base-hover: #B6AF60;
$base-subtle: #EDECE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCC78F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E3C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFCBA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8B37A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B965A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78744A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCC78F

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCC78F

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

Scales

Every model

Export