What color is #CDAF54?

#CDAF54 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(205, 175, 84), and in HSL hsl(45, 55%, 57%).

Is #CDAF54 accessible as text?

On white, #CDAF54 has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.86:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDAF54, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDAF54?

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

What colors go well with #CDAF54?

#CDAF54 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5573CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDAF54 below.

Is #CDAF54 good for buttons?

#CDAF54 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDAF54 — white text only reaches 2.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDAF54 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDAF54 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDAF54 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDAF54

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDAF54 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDAF54 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDAF54 Secondary #B26711 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #CDAF54 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark Khaki 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 #CDAF54 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Dark Khaki 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 #CDAF54 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki 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 #CDAF54 Secondary #E9DEC1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDAF54 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 24/100

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 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CDAF54 with

Terracotta Yellow Green Royal Blue 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EDE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C4CE55 — 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 #CDAF54 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDAF54;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 175 84;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.2% 0.116 91.2);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F1DF;
  --color-200: #EDE1C0;
  --color-300: #DBC994;
  --color-400: #C7B06B;
  --color-500: #AB934A;
  --color-600: #83723F;
  --color-700: #5E5331;
  --color-800: #3E3723;
  --color-900: #262217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F1DF',
    200: '#EDE1C0',
    300: '#DBC994',
    400: '#C7B06B',
    500: '#AB934A',
    600: '#83723F',
    700: '#5E5331',
    800: '#3E3723',
    900: '#262217',
  },
}

$base: #CDAF54;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F1DF;
$base-200: #EDE1C0;
$base-300: #DBC994;
$base-400: #C7B06B;
$base-500: #AB934A;
$base-600: #83723F;
$base-700: #5E5331;
$base-800: #3E3723;
$base-900: #262217;
$base-hover: #B49434;
$base-subtle: #ECE5D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDAF54",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F1DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDE1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBC994",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7B06B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB934A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83723F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5331",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDAF54

Color Lab

Pairs with #CDAF54

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