What color is #CEBC76?

#CEBC76 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(206, 188, 118), and in HSL hsl(48, 47%, 64%).

Is #CEBC76 accessible as text?

On white, #CEBC76 has a contrast ratio of 1.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEBC76, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEBC76?

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

What colors go well with #CEBC76?

#CEBC76 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7889CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEBC76 below.

Is #CEBC76 good for buttons?

#CEBC76 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEBC76 — white text only reaches 1.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEBC76 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CEBC76 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CEBC76 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEBC76

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEBC76 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEBC76 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEBC76 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CEBC76 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki 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 #CEBC76 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F 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 #CEBC76 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CEBC76 Secondary #F0EAD2 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 #CEBC76 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 27/100

Low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CEBC76

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People also use #CEBC76 with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Glaucous Greige 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 9.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F0E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C3CE78 — 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 #CEBC76 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #CEBC76;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 188 118;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.5% 0.092 95.4);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F1E0;
  --color-200: #E9E2C3;
  --color-300: #D6CA99;
  --color-400: #C0B072;
  --color-500: #A49351;
  --color-600: #7E7244;
  --color-700: #5A5334;
  --color-800: #3C3725;
  --color-900: #252218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F1E0',
    200: '#E9E2C3',
    300: '#D6CA99',
    400: '#C0B072',
    500: '#A49351',
    600: '#7E7244',
    700: '#5A5334',
    800: '#3C3725',
    900: '#252218',
  },
}

$base: #CEBC76;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F1E0;
$base-200: #E9E2C3;
$base-300: #D6CA99;
$base-400: #C0B072;
$base-500: #A49351;
$base-600: #7E7244;
$base-700: #5A5334;
$base-800: #3C3725;
$base-900: #252218;
$base-hover: #BDA648;
$base-subtle: #EDE9DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEBC76",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E2C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6CA99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0B072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A49351",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7244",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5334",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3725",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}