What color is #CDB950?

#CDB950 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(205, 185, 80), and in HSL hsl(50, 56%, 56%).

Is #CDB950 accessible as text?

On white, #CDB950 has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDB950, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDB950?

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

What colors go well with #CDB950?

#CDB950 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5065CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDB950 below.

Is #CDB950 good for buttons?

#CDB950 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDB950 — white text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDB950 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDB950 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDB950 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDB950

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDB950 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDB950 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDB950 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CDB950 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Khaki 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 #CDB950 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #CDB950 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dark Khaki 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 #CDB950 Secondary #EDE6C5 Support #999186 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 #CDB950 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 94/100

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 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CDB950 with

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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 #F2EFE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B9CE50 — 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 #CDB950 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDB950;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 185 80;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.127 98.6);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F7F3DF;
  --color-200: #EDE5BF;
  --color-300: #DCD093;
  --color-400: #C7B86B;
  --color-500: #AC9B49;
  --color-600: #84783E;
  --color-700: #5E5631;
  --color-800: #3E3923;
  --color-900: #262417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F7F3DF',
    200: '#EDE5BF',
    300: '#DCD093',
    400: '#C7B86B',
    500: '#AC9B49',
    600: '#84783E',
    700: '#5E5631',
    800: '#3E3923',
    900: '#262417',
  },
}

$base: #CDB950;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F7F3DF;
$base-200: #EDE5BF;
$base-300: #DCD093;
$base-400: #C7B86B;
$base-500: #AC9B49;
$base-600: #84783E;
$base-700: #5E5631;
$base-800: #3E3923;
$base-900: #262417;
$base-hover: #B29D32;
$base-subtle: #ECE7CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDB950",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F3DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDE5BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCD093",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7B86B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC9B49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84783E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5631",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDB950

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Pairs with #CDB950

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