What color is #CDB342?

#CDB342 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(205, 179, 66), and in HSL hsl(49, 58%, 53%).

Is #CDB342 accessible as text?

On white, #CDB342 has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDB342, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDB342?

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

What colors go well with #CDB342?

#CDB342 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #425BCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDB342 below.

Is #CDB342 good for buttons?

#CDB342 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDB342 — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDB342 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CDB342 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#CDB342 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDB342

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDB342 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDB342 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDB342 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Mustard Yellow 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 #CDB342 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Mustard Yellow 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 #CDB342 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Mustard Yellow 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 #CDB342 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Mustard Yellow 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 #CDB342 Secondary #EAE1BF Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Mustard Yellow 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 Mustard Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDB342 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDB342

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People also use #CDB342 with

Terracotta Yellow Green Cerulean 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EDDD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B8CD42 — 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 #CDB342 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDB342;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 179 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.133 96.1);
  --color-50: #FCFAF2;
  --color-100: #F7F3DE;
  --color-200: #EEE5BF;
  --color-300: #DDCF92;
  --color-400: #C9B769;
  --color-500: #AD9B47;
  --color-600: #85783D;
  --color-700: #5F5630;
  --color-800: #3E3923;
  --color-900: #262417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mustard-yellow: {
    50: '#FCFAF2',
    100: '#F7F3DE',
    200: '#EEE5BF',
    300: '#DDCF92',
    400: '#C9B769',
    500: '#AD9B47',
    600: '#85783D',
    700: '#5F5630',
    800: '#3E3923',
    900: '#262417',
  },
}

$base: #CDB342;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF2;
$base-100: #F7F3DE;
$base-200: #EEE5BF;
$base-300: #DDCF92;
$base-400: #C9B769;
$base-500: #AD9B47;
$base-600: #85783D;
$base-700: #5F5630;
$base-800: #3E3923;
$base-900: #262417;
$base-hover: #AB942D;
$base-subtle: #EBE5CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDB342",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F3DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEE5BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DDCF92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9B769",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD9B47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85783D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDB342

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Pairs with #CDB342

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