What color is #CDCE72?

#CDCE72 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 206, 114), and in HSL hsl(61, 48%, 63%).

Is #CDCE72 accessible as text?

On white, #CDCE72 has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDCE72, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDCE72?

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

What colors go well with #CDCE72?

#CDCE72 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7573CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDCE72 below.

Is #CDCE72 good for buttons?

#CDCE72 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDCE72 — white text only reaches 1.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDCE72 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CDCE72 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDCE72 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDCE72

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDCE72 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDCE72 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDCE72 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #CDCE72 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax 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 #CDCE72 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax 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 #CDCE72 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Flax 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 #CDCE72 Secondary #F7F8D9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CDCE72 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

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 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

Low

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

Surface fit 49/100

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 #CDCE72 with

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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 11.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F3E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AECE73 — 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 #CDCE72 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDCE72;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 206 114;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.1% 0.115 109.2);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F5E0;
  --color-200: #E9EAC3;
  --color-300: #D6D799;
  --color-400: #BFC171;
  --color-500: #A3A550;
  --color-600: #7E7F43;
  --color-700: #5A5B34;
  --color-800: #3C3C25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F5E0',
    200: '#E9EAC3',
    300: '#D6D799',
    400: '#BFC171',
    500: '#A3A550',
    600: '#7E7F43',
    700: '#5A5B34',
    800: '#3C3C25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #CDCE72;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F5E0;
$base-200: #E9EAC3;
$base-300: #D6D799;
$base-400: #BFC171;
$base-500: #A3A550;
$base-600: #7E7F43;
$base-700: #5A5B34;
$base-800: #3C3C25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #BBBD44;
$base-subtle: #EDEDD8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDCE72",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9EAC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6D799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFC171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A3A550",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CDCE72

Color Lab

Pairs with #CDCE72

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