What color is #CFD47D?

#CFD47D is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(207, 212, 125), and in HSL hsl(63, 50%, 66%).

Is #CFD47D accessible as text?

On white, #CFD47D has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #CFD47D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CFD47D?

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

What colors go well with #CFD47D?

#CFD47D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #817DD4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CFD47D below.

Is #CFD47D good for buttons?

#CFD47D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CFD47D — white text only reaches 1.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CFD47D the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CFD47D is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CFD47D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CFD47D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CFD47D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CFD47D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CFD47D Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Flax 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 #CFD47D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Flax 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 #CFD47D Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Flax 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 #CFD47D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Flax 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 #CFD47D Secondary #FBFDE0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Flax 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 Flax carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CFD47D 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very 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 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CFD47D

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People also use #CFD47D 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 11.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F4E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B2D47D — 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 #CFD47D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CFD47D;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 212 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.7% 0.110 111.4);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F4F5E0;
  --color-200: #E8EBC2;
  --color-300: #D5D897;
  --color-400: #BEC270;
  --color-500: #A2A64E;
  --color-600: #7D8042;
  --color-700: #5A5C33;
  --color-800: #3B3C24;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  flax: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F4F5E0',
    200: '#E8EBC2',
    300: '#D5D897',
    400: '#BEC270',
    500: '#A2A64E',
    600: '#7D8042',
    700: '#5A5C33',
    800: '#3B3C24',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #CFD47D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F4F5E0;
$base-200: #E8EBC2;
$base-300: #D5D897;
$base-400: #BEC270;
$base-500: #A2A64E;
$base-600: #7D8042;
$base-700: #5A5C33;
$base-800: #3B3C24;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #BDC34A;
$base-subtle: #EEEFDB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CFD47D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8EBC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5D897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEC270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2A64E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D8042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CFD47D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CFD47D

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