What color is #CFC394?

#CFC394 is a light, soft amber. In RGB it is rgb(207, 195, 148), and in HSL hsl(48, 38%, 70%).

Is #CFC394 accessible as text?

On white, #CFC394 has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #CFC394, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CFC394?

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

What colors go well with #CFC394?

#CFC394 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95A1D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CFC394 below.

Is #CFC394 good for buttons?

#CFC394 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CFC394 — white text only reaches 1.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CFC394 the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #CFC394 is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CFC394 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CFC394

Not just a swatch — here's how #CFC394 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CFC394 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CFC394 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Burlywood 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 #CFC394 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Burlywood 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 #CFC394 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Burlywood 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 #CFC394 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Burlywood 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 #CFC394 Secondary #F5F1E0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Burlywood 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 Burlywood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CFC394 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

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 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CFC394 with

Pale Silver Celadon Iceberg 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F2EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8D095 — 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 #CFC394 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CFC394;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 195 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.5% 0.064 95.5);
  --color-50: #FBF9F4;
  --color-100: #F3F0E2;
  --color-200: #E6DFC7;
  --color-300: #D0C69F;
  --color-400: #B8AC7A;
  --color-500: #9C8E59;
  --color-600: #796F49;
  --color-700: #575138;
  --color-800: #3A3627;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burlywood: {
    50: '#FBF9F4',
    100: '#F3F0E2',
    200: '#E6DFC7',
    300: '#D0C69F',
    400: '#B8AC7A',
    500: '#9C8E59',
    600: '#796F49',
    700: '#575138',
    800: '#3A3627',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #CFC394;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF9F4;
$base-100: #F3F0E2;
$base-200: #E6DFC7;
$base-300: #D0C69F;
$base-400: #B8AC7A;
$base-500: #9C8E59;
$base-600: #796F49;
$base-700: #575138;
$base-800: #3A3627;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #B9A864;
$base-subtle: #EFECE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CFC394",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F0E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6DFC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0C69F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8AC7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C8E59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#796F49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575138",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CFC394

Color Lab

Pairs with #CFC394

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