What color is #CDBA3D?

#CDBA3D is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 186, 61), and in HSL hsl(52, 59%, 52%).

Is #CDBA3D accessible as text?

On white, #CDBA3D has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDBA3D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDBA3D?

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

What colors go well with #CDBA3D?

#CDBA3D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3C50CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDBA3D below.

Is #CDBA3D good for buttons?

#CDBA3D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDBA3D — white text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDBA3D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDBA3D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDBA3D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDBA3D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDBA3D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDBA3D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDBA3D Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 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 #CDBA3D Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D 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 #CDBA3D Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #CDBA3D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #CDBA3D Secondary #EDE7C1 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 #CDBA3D 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CDBA3D 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EEDC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0CD3C — 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 #CDBA3D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDBA3D;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 186 61;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.142 100.5);
  --color-50: #FCFBF2;
  --color-100: #F7F4DE;
  --color-200: #EEE8BE;
  --color-300: #DED492;
  --color-400: #CABD68;
  --color-500: #AEA046;
  --color-600: #867C3C;
  --color-700: #5F5930;
  --color-800: #3F3B22;
  --color-900: #272417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mustard-yellow: {
    50: '#FCFBF2',
    100: '#F7F4DE',
    200: '#EEE8BE',
    300: '#DED492',
    400: '#CABD68',
    500: '#AEA046',
    600: '#867C3C',
    700: '#5F5930',
    800: '#3F3B22',
    900: '#272417',
  },
}

$base: #CDBA3D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF2;
$base-100: #F7F4DE;
$base-200: #EEE8BE;
$base-300: #DED492;
$base-400: #CABD68;
$base-500: #AEA046;
$base-600: #867C3C;
$base-700: #5F5930;
$base-800: #3F3B22;
$base-900: #272417;
$base-hover: #A9982B;
$base-subtle: #EBE6CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDBA3D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F4DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEE8BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DED492",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CABD68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEA046",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#867C3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5930",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3B22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDBA3D

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