What color is #CFC867?

#CFC867 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(207, 200, 103), and in HSL hsl(56, 52%, 61%).

Is #CFC867 accessible as text?

On white, #CFC867 has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #CFC867, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CFC867?

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

What colors go well with #CFC867?

#CFC867 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #686FCF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CFC867 below.

Is #CFC867 good for buttons?

#CFC867 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CFC867 — white text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CFC867 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CFC867 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CFC867 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CFC867

Not just a swatch — here's how #CFC867 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CFC867 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CFC867 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6D7A48 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 #CFC867 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 #CFC867 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 #CFC867 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 #CFC867 Secondary #F5F3D3 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 #CFC867 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 70/100

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 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

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 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CFC867 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F2E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B4CF68 — 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 #CFC867 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CFC867;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 200 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.8% 0.120 105.0);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F4DF;
  --color-200: #EBE9C1;
  --color-300: #D9D596;
  --color-400: #C4BE6E;
  --color-500: #A8A24D;
  --color-600: #817D41;
  --color-700: #5C5A32;
  --color-800: #3D3B24;
  --color-900: #262518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F4DF',
    200: '#EBE9C1',
    300: '#D9D596',
    400: '#C4BE6E',
    500: '#A8A24D',
    600: '#817D41',
    700: '#5C5A32',
    800: '#3D3B24',
    900: '#262518',
  },
}

$base: #CFC867;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F4DF;
$base-200: #EBE9C1;
$base-300: #D9D596;
$base-400: #C4BE6E;
$base-500: #A8A24D;
$base-600: #817D41;
$base-700: #5C5A32;
$base-800: #3D3B24;
$base-900: #262518;
$base-hover: #BDB53C;
$base-subtle: #EDEBD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CFC867",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE9C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D596",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4BE6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8A24D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817D41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CFC867

Color Lab

Pairs with #CFC867

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