What color is #CEBC54?

#CEBC54 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(206, 188, 84), and in HSL hsl(51, 55%, 57%).

Is #CEBC54 accessible as text?

On white, #CEBC54 has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEBC54, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEBC54?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #CEBC54?

#CEBC54 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5567CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEBC54 below.

Is #CEBC54 good for buttons?

#CEBC54 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEBC54 — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEBC54 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CEBC54 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CEBC54 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEBC54

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEBC54 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEBC54 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEBC54 Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #CEBC54 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Khaki 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 #CEBC54 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki 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 #CEBC54 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dark Khaki 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 #CEBC54 Secondary #EFE9C8 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CEBC54 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 92/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

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 #CEBC54 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EFE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B8CE55 — 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 #CEBC54 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CEBC54;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 188 84;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.126 99.6);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F3DF;
  --color-200: #EDE6C0;
  --color-300: #DBD094;
  --color-400: #C7B96B;
  --color-500: #AB9C4A;
  --color-600: #83793F;
  --color-700: #5E5731;
  --color-800: #3E3A23;
  --color-900: #262417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F3DF',
    200: '#EDE6C0',
    300: '#DBD094',
    400: '#C7B96B',
    500: '#AB9C4A',
    600: '#83793F',
    700: '#5E5731',
    800: '#3E3A23',
    900: '#262417',
  },
}

$base: #CEBC54;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F3DF;
$base-200: #EDE6C0;
$base-300: #DBD094;
$base-400: #C7B96B;
$base-500: #AB9C4A;
$base-600: #83793F;
$base-700: #5E5731;
$base-800: #3E3A23;
$base-900: #262417;
$base-hover: #B4A134;
$base-subtle: #ECE8D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEBC54",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F3DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDE6C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBD094",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7B96B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AB9C4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83793F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5731",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CEBC54

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Pairs with #CEBC54

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