What color is #CDD485?

#CDD485 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(205, 212, 133), and in HSL hsl(65, 48%, 68%).

Is #CDD485 accessible as text?

On white, #CDD485 has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #CDD485, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CDD485?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-200 (#FEE685).

What colors go well with #CDD485?

#CDD485 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8D86D5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CDD485 below.

Is #CDD485 good for buttons?

#CDD485 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CDD485 — white text only reaches 1.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CDD485 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CDD485 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CDD485 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CDD485

Not just a swatch — here's how #CDD485 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CDD485 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CDD485 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6C7B49 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 #CDD485 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 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 #CDD485 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 #CDD485 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #CDD485 Secondary #FAFDE2 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 #CDD485 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 68/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CDD485

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #CDD485 with

Desert Sand Pistachio Medium Purple 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 11.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F4E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B4D586 — 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 #CDD485 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

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:root {
  --color-base: #CDD485;
  --color-base-rgb: 205 212 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.7% 0.102 112.7);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F3F5E0;
  --color-200: #E6EAC3;
  --color-300: #D1D799;
  --color-400: #BAC171;
  --color-500: #9EA550;
  --color-600: #7A7F43;
  --color-700: #585B34;
  --color-800: #3A3C25;
  --color-900: #242518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F3F5E0',
    200: '#E6EAC3',
    300: '#D1D799',
    400: '#BAC171',
    500: '#9EA550',
    600: '#7A7F43',
    700: '#585B34',
    800: '#3A3C25',
    900: '#242518',
  },
}

$base: #CDD485;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F3F5E0;
$base-200: #E6EAC3;
$base-300: #D1D799;
$base-400: #BAC171;
$base-500: #9EA550;
$base-600: #7A7F43;
$base-700: #585B34;
$base-800: #3A3C25;
$base-900: #242518;
$base-hover: #B9C353;
$base-subtle: #EEEFDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CDD485",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6EAC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1D799",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAC171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9EA550",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}