What color is #CED74A?

#CED74A is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(206, 215, 74), and in HSL hsl(64, 64%, 57%).

Is #CED74A accessible as text?

On white, #CED74A has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #CED74A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CED74A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #CED74A?

#CED74A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #554BD8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CED74A below.

Is #CED74A good for buttons?

#CED74A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CED74A — white text only reaches 1.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CED74A the same as CSS gold?

No — #CED74A is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#CED74A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CED74A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CED74A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CED74A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CED74A Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #CED74A Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 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 #CED74A Surface #DFD0A8 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 #CED74A Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #CED74A Secondary #FAFFD4 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 #CED74A 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 30/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 69/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #CED74A

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People also use #CED74A 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 11.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F3DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9FD84B — 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 #CED74A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CED74A;
  --color-base-rgb: 206 215 74;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.7% 0.161 112.9);
  --color-50: #FCFDF2;
  --color-100: #F7F8DD;
  --color-200: #EDF0BC;
  --color-300: #DBE18E;
  --color-400: #C7CE64;
  --color-500: #ABB342;
  --color-600: #838939;
  --color-700: #5E612E;
  --color-800: #3E4021;
  --color-900: #262716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FCFDF2',
    100: '#F7F8DD',
    200: '#EDF0BC',
    300: '#DBE18E',
    400: '#C7CE64',
    500: '#ABB342',
    600: '#838939',
    700: '#5E612E',
    800: '#3E4021',
    900: '#262716',
  },
}

$base: #CED74A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFDF2;
$base-100: #F7F8DD;
$base-200: #EDF0BC;
$base-300: #DBE18E;
$base-400: #C7CE64;
$base-500: #ABB342;
$base-600: #838939;
$base-700: #5E612E;
$base-800: #3E4021;
$base-900: #262716;
$base-hover: #B5BF2A;
$base-subtle: #ECEECE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CED74A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDF0BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DBE18E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7CE64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#ABB342",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#838939",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E612E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CED74A

Color Lab

Pairs with #CED74A

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