What color is #CDC32C?

#CDC32C is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 195, 44), and in HSL hsl(56, 65%, 49%).

Is #CDC32C accessible as text?

On white, #CDC32C has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDC32C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDC32C?

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

What colors go well with #CDC32C?

#CDC32C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C37CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDC32C below.

Is #CDC32C good for buttons?

#CDC32C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDC32C — white text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDC32C the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #CDC32C is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) 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.

#CDC32C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDC32C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDC32C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDC32C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDC32C Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine 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 #CDC32C Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #CDC32C Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #CDC32C Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citrine 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 #CDC32C Secondary #F0EEC4 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDC32C 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDC32C

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CDC32C with

Peru 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F0D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A3CE2C — 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 #CDC32C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDC32C;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 195 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.1% 0.159 105.5);
  --color-50: #FDFCF2;
  --color-100: #F9F7DD;
  --color-200: #F1EDBC;
  --color-300: #E2DC8E;
  --color-400: #CFC863;
  --color-500: #B4AC41;
  --color-600: #898438;
  --color-700: #625E2D;
  --color-800: #403E21;
  --color-900: #272616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FDFCF2',
    100: '#F9F7DD',
    200: '#F1EDBC',
    300: '#E2DC8E',
    400: '#CFC863',
    500: '#B4AC41',
    600: '#898438',
    700: '#625E2D',
    800: '#403E21',
    900: '#272616',
  },
}

$base: #CDC32C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF2;
$base-100: #F9F7DD;
$base-200: #F1EDBC;
$base-300: #E2DC8E;
$base-400: #CFC863;
$base-500: #B4AC41;
$base-600: #898438;
$base-700: #625E2D;
$base-800: #403E21;
$base-900: #272616;
$base-hover: #A59C23;
$base-subtle: #EBE9C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDC32C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F7DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1EDBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2DC8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFC863",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4AC41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#898438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#625E2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}