What color is #CDB770?

#CDB770 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(205, 183, 112), and in HSL hsl(46, 48%, 62%).

Is #CDB770 accessible as text?

On white, #CDB770 has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDB770, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDB770?

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

What colors go well with #CDB770?

#CDB770 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7085CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDB770 below.

Is #CDB770 good for buttons?

#CDB770 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDB770 — white text only reaches 1.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDB770 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDB770 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDB770 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDB770

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDB770 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDB770 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDB770 Secondary #B26810 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 #CDB770 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 #CDB770 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 #CDB770 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 #CDB770 Secondary #EDE5CD 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 #CDB770 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

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 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDB770

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CDB770 with

Dark Salmon Pistachio 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EFE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C3CD70 — 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 #CDB770 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDB770;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 183 112;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.094 92.8);
  --color-50: #FBF9F3;
  --color-100: #F5F0E0;
  --color-200: #EAE1C3;
  --color-300: #D7C899;
  --color-400: #C1AE71;
  --color-500: #A59150;
  --color-600: #7F7143;
  --color-700: #5B5234;
  --color-800: #3C3725;
  --color-900: #252218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBF9F3',
    100: '#F5F0E0',
    200: '#EAE1C3',
    300: '#D7C899',
    400: '#C1AE71',
    500: '#A59150',
    600: '#7F7143',
    700: '#5B5234',
    800: '#3C3725',
    900: '#252218',
  },
}

$base: #CDB770;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF9F3;
$base-100: #F5F0E0;
$base-200: #EAE1C3;
$base-300: #D7C899;
$base-400: #C1AE71;
$base-500: #A59150;
$base-600: #7F7143;
$base-700: #5B5234;
$base-800: #3C3725;
$base-900: #252218;
$base-hover: #BB9F42;
$base-subtle: #EDE8D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDB770",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE1C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7C899",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1AE71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A59150",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7143",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5234",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}