What color is #CDC951?

#CDC951 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 201, 81), and in HSL hsl(58, 55%, 56%).

Is #CDC951 accessible as text?

On white, #CDC951 has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDC951, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDC951?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #CDC951?

#CDC951 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5155CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDC951 below.

Is #CDC951 good for buttons?

#CDC951 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDC951 — white text only reaches 1.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDC951 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDC951 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDC951 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDC951

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDC951 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDC951 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDC951 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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 #CDC951 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #CDC951 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 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 #CDC951 Accent #A9C4B8 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 #CDC951 Secondary #F4F4CE 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 #CDC951 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 69/100

High

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDC951

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CDC951 with

Buff Yellow Green Slate Blue Platinum 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F1E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A7CD51 — 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 #CDC951 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

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Studio

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #CDC951;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 201 81;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.6% 0.141 107.3);
  --color-50: #FCFCF3;
  --color-100: #F6F6DF;
  --color-200: #EDEBC0;
  --color-300: #DBD994;
  --color-400: #C7C36B;
  --color-500: #ABA84A;
  --color-600: #83813F;
  --color-700: #5E5C31;
  --color-800: #3E3D23;
  --color-900: #262617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FCFCF3',
    100: '#F6F6DF',
    200: '#EDEBC0',
    300: '#DBD994',
    400: '#C7C36B',
    500: '#ABA84A',
    600: '#83813F',
    700: '#5E5C31',
    800: '#3E3D23',
    900: '#262617',
  },
}

$base: #CDC951;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF3;
$base-100: #F6F6DF;
$base-200: #EDEBC0;
$base-300: #DBD994;
$base-400: #C7C36B;
$base-500: #ABA84A;
$base-600: #83813F;
$base-700: #5E5C31;
$base-800: #3E3D23;
$base-900: #262617;
$base-hover: #B1AD33;
$base-subtle: #EBEACF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDC951",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDEBC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBD994",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7C36B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ABA84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83813F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5C31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}