What color is #CE982D?

#CE982D is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(206, 152, 45), and in HSL hsl(40, 64%, 49%).

Is #CE982D accessible as text?

On white, #CE982D has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #CE982D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CE982D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #CE982D?

#CE982D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D62CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CE982D below.

Is #CE982D good for buttons?

#CE982D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CE982D — white text only reaches 2.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CE982D the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CE982D is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CE982D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CE982D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CE982D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CE982D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CE982D Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CE982D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #92996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Dijon 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 #CE982D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Dijon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CE982D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dijon 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CE982D Secondary #DFCCAD Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CE982D 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CE982D 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E9D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDCD2D — 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 #CE982D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CE982D;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 152 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.4% 0.133 79.9);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EFDD;
  --color-200: #F0DFBC;
  --color-300: #E1C58E;
  --color-400: #CEAB64;
  --color-500: #B38D42;
  --color-600: #896E39;
  --color-700: #61502E;
  --color-800: #403621;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F8EFDD',
    200: '#F0DFBC',
    300: '#E1C58E',
    400: '#CEAB64',
    500: '#B38D42',
    600: '#896E39',
    700: '#61502E',
    800: '#403621',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #CE982D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EFDD;
$base-200: #F0DFBC;
$base-300: #E1C58E;
$base-400: #CEAB64;
$base-500: #B38D42;
$base-600: #896E39;
$base-700: #61502E;
$base-800: #403621;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #A47924;
$base-subtle: #EBDEC5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CE982D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EFDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0DFBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1C58E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEAB64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B38D42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896E39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61502E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403621",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CE982D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CE982D

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