What color is #CDA956?

#CDA956 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(205, 169, 86), and in HSL hsl(42, 54%, 57%).

Is #CDA956 accessible as text?

On white, #CDA956 has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.41:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDA956, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDA956?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #CDA956?

#CDA956 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #567ACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDA956 below.

Is #CDA956 good for buttons?

#CDA956 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDA956 — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDA956 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CDA956 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDA956 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDA956

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDA956 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDA956 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDA956 Secondary #B36713 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Goldenrod as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CDA956 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Goldenrod 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 #CDA956 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Goldenrod opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CDA956 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Goldenrod 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CDA956 Secondary #E6DABF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDA956 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

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 59/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CDA956 with

Terracotta Yellow Green Glaucous 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2ECE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C9CD56 — 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 #CDA956 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDA956;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 169 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.0% 0.110 86.1);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6EFDF;
  --color-200: #ECDFC0;
  --color-300: #DAC695;
  --color-400: #C6AB6C;
  --color-500: #AA8D4B;
  --color-600: #836E3F;
  --color-700: #5D5032;
  --color-800: #3D3623;
  --color-900: #262217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6EFDF',
    200: '#ECDFC0',
    300: '#DAC695',
    400: '#C6AB6C',
    500: '#AA8D4B',
    600: '#836E3F',
    700: '#5D5032',
    800: '#3D3623',
    900: '#262217',
  },
}

$base: #CDA956;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6EFDF;
$base-200: #ECDFC0;
$base-300: #DAC695;
$base-400: #C6AB6C;
$base-500: #AA8D4B;
$base-600: #836E3F;
$base-700: #5D5032;
$base-800: #3D3623;
$base-900: #262217;
$base-hover: #B38D35;
$base-subtle: #ECE4D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDA956",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EFDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECDFC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAC695",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6AB6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA8D4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#836E3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDA956

Color Lab

Pairs with #CDA956

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