What color is #CECC69?

#CECC69 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(206, 204, 105), and in HSL hsl(59, 51%, 61%).

Is #CECC69 accessible as text?

On white, #CECC69 has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #CECC69, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CECC69?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #CECC69?

#CECC69 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #696BCE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CECC69 below.

Is #CECC69 good for buttons?

#CECC69 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CECC69 — white text only reaches 1.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CECC69 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CECC69 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CECC69 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CECC69

Not just a swatch — here's how #CECC69 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CECC69 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CECC69 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine 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 #CECC69 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #CECC69 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #CECC69 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citrine 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 #CECC69 Secondary #F6F7D6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CECC69 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 63/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 22/100

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 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F2E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AECE69 — 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 #CECC69 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CECC69;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 204 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.6% 0.122 107.8);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F5E0;
  --color-200: #EBEAC1;
  --color-300: #D9D797;
  --color-400: #C3C26F;
  --color-500: #A7A64E;
  --color-600: #818041;
  --color-700: #5C5B33;
  --color-800: #3D3C24;
  --color-900: #262518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F5E0',
    200: '#EBEAC1',
    300: '#D9D797',
    400: '#C3C26F',
    500: '#A7A64E',
    600: '#818041',
    700: '#5C5B33',
    800: '#3D3C24',
    900: '#262518',
  },
}

$base: #CECC69;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F5E0;
$base-200: #EBEAC1;
$base-300: #D9D797;
$base-400: #C3C26F;
$base-500: #A7A64E;
$base-600: #818041;
$base-700: #5C5B33;
$base-800: #3D3C24;
$base-900: #262518;
$base-hover: #BCBA3D;
$base-subtle: #EDECD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CECC69",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBEAC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3C26F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7A64E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#818041",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5B33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CECC69

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