What color is #CEC565?

#CEC565 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(206, 197, 101), and in HSL hsl(55, 52%, 60%).

Is #CEC565 accessible as text?

On white, #CEC565 has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #CEC565, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CEC565?

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

What colors go well with #CEC565?

#CEC565 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #646DCE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CEC565 below.

Is #CEC565 good for buttons?

#CEC565 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CEC565 — white text only reaches 1.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CEC565 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CEC565 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CEC565 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CEC565

Not just a swatch — here's how #CEC565 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CEC565 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CEC565 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #CEC565 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #CEC565 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 #CEC565 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #CEC565 Secondary #F3F1D1 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 #CEC565 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 25/100

Low

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

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CEC565 with

Buff Pistachio Slate Blue 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 10.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F1E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B4CE64 — 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 #CEC565 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CEC565;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 197 101;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.1% 0.119 103.9);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F4DF;
  --color-200: #EBE8C1;
  --color-300: #D9D496;
  --color-400: #C4BD6E;
  --color-500: #A8A14D;
  --color-600: #817C41;
  --color-700: #5C5932;
  --color-800: #3D3B24;
  --color-900: #262418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F4DF',
    200: '#EBE8C1',
    300: '#D9D496',
    400: '#C4BD6E',
    500: '#A8A14D',
    600: '#817C41',
    700: '#5C5932',
    800: '#3D3B24',
    900: '#262418',
  },
}

$base: #CEC565;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F4DF;
$base-200: #EBE8C1;
$base-300: #D9D496;
$base-400: #C4BD6E;
$base-500: #A8A14D;
$base-600: #817C41;
$base-700: #5C5932;
$base-800: #3D3B24;
$base-900: #262418;
$base-hover: #BAAF3B;
$base-subtle: #ECEAD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CEC565",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE8C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D496",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4BD6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8A14D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817C41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5932",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CEC565

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Pairs with #CEC565

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