What color is #CDC362?

#CDC362 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 195, 98), and in HSL hsl(54, 52%, 59%).

Is #CDC362 accessible as text?

On white, #CDC362 has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDC362, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDC362?

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

What colors go well with #CDC362?

#CDC362 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #606BCD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDC362 below.

Is #CDC362 good for buttons?

#CDC362 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDC362 — white text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDC362 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDC362 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDC362 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDC362

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDC362 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDC362 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDC362 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #CDC362 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #CDC362 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 #CDC362 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #CDC362 Secondary #F1EFCF 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 #CDC362 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 62/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 45/100

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 #CDC362 with

Buff Pistachio Slate Blue 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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F0E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B3CD60 — 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 #CDC362 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDC362;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 195 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.6% 0.120 103.4);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F4DF;
  --color-200: #EBE7C1;
  --color-300: #D9D296;
  --color-400: #C4BB6E;
  --color-500: #A89F4D;
  --color-600: #817B41;
  --color-700: #5C5832;
  --color-800: #3D3A24;
  --color-900: #262418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F4DF',
    200: '#EBE7C1',
    300: '#D9D296',
    400: '#C4BB6E',
    500: '#A89F4D',
    600: '#817B41',
    700: '#5C5832',
    800: '#3D3A24',
    900: '#262418',
  },
}

$base: #CDC362;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F4DF;
$base-200: #EBE7C1;
$base-300: #D9D296;
$base-400: #C4BB6E;
$base-500: #A89F4D;
$base-600: #817B41;
$base-700: #5C5832;
$base-800: #3D3A24;
$base-900: #262418;
$base-hover: #B7AA3A;
$base-subtle: #ECEAD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDC362",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE7C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D296",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4BB6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A89F4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817B41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3A24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDC362

Color Lab

Pairs with #CDC362

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