What color is #CDCB8C?

#CDCB8C is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 203, 140), and in HSL hsl(58, 39%, 68%).

Is #CDCB8C accessible as text?

On white, #CDCB8C has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDCB8C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDCB8C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #CDCB8C?

#CDCB8C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8E90CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDCB8C below.

Is #CDCB8C good for buttons?

#CDCB8C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDCB8C — white text only reaches 1.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDCB8C the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #CDCB8C is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) 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.

#CDCB8C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDCB8C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDCB8C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDCB8C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDCB8C Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Burlywood as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CDCB8C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CDCB8C Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Burlywood 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 #CDCB8C Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Burlywood holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CDCB8C Secondary #F7F6E0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDCB8C 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDCB8C

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CDCB8C with

Pale Silver Pistachio Cool Gray 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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F3EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BACD8E — 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 #CDCB8C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDCB8C;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 203 140;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.9% 0.082 106.5);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F2E2;
  --color-200: #E6E5C6;
  --color-300: #D1CF9E;
  --color-400: #B9B779;
  --color-500: #9D9A58;
  --color-600: #797849;
  --color-700: #575638;
  --color-800: #3A3927;
  --color-900: #242419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F2E2',
    200: '#E6E5C6',
    300: '#D1CF9E',
    400: '#B9B779',
    500: '#9D9A58',
    600: '#797849',
    700: '#575638',
    800: '#3A3927',
    900: '#242419',
  },
}

$base: #CDCB8C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F2E2;
$base-200: #E6E5C6;
$base-300: #D1CF9E;
$base-400: #B9B779;
$base-500: #9D9A58;
$base-600: #797849;
$base-700: #575638;
$base-800: #3A3927;
$base-900: #242419;
$base-hover: #B8B55D;
$base-subtle: #EEEDDF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDCB8C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E5C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1CF9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9B779",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D9A58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797849",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3927",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}