Navajowhite3
navajowhite3 · #CDB38B
HEX
#CDB38B
RGB
rgb(205, 179, 139)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(36, 40%, 67%)
LAB
lab(74.2, 3.5, 23.9)
What is Navajowhite3?
Navajowhite3 is the navajowhite3 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #CDB38B (rgb 205, 179, 139). It sits in the yellow family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Navajowhite3 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Navajowhite3
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Navajowhite3 (#CDB38B). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FBF9F6
#FBF9F6
100
#F7F3EC
#F7F3EC
200
#EFE7DA
#EFE7DA
300
#E6D9C5
#E6D9C5
400
#DAC6A8
#DAC6A8
500
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
600
#AE9876
#AE9876
700
#85745A
#85745A
800
#5C513F
#5C513F
900
#332D23
#332D23
950
#191511
#191511
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#D6C1A4
30%
#DECEB8
45%
#E5DACA
60%
#EDE5DA
75%
#F4EFE9
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#BFA681
30%
#AF9876
45%
#9D8869
60%
#87765A
75%
#6D5E48
Color harmonies for Navajowhite3
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Navajowhite3. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
#89A4CD
#89A4CD
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
#89CDB2
#89CDB2
#B289CD
#B289CD
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#CD9089
#CD9089
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
#C6CD89
#C6CD89
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
#89C6CD
#89C6CD
#9089CD
#9089CD
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
#A4CD89
#A4CD89
#89A4CD
#89A4CD
#B289CD
#B289CD
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#CDB38B
#CDB38B
#89CD90
#89CD90
#89A4CD
#89A4CD
#CD89C6
#CD89C6
Navajowhite3 in every color space
Full conversion of Navajowhite3 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#CDB38B
RGB
rgb(205, 179, 139)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(36, 40%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(36, 32%, 80%)
HWB
hwb(36 55% 20%)
CIE Lab
lab(74.2 3.5 23.9)
OKLCH
oklch(77.9% 0.062 78.3)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(45.96, 47.09, 31.09)
Copy-ready code for Navajowhite3
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #CDB38B;
background-color: #CDB38B;CSS variable
:root {
--color-navajowhite3: #CDB38B;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'navajowhite3': '#CDB38B',
}Sass
$color-navajowhite3: #CDB38B;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.804, green: 0.702, blue: 0.545, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="navajowhite3">#CDB38B</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Navajowhite3 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 1001
#C2B078
Beige
RAL 1002
#C6A664
Sand yellow
RAL 7044
#CAC4B0
Silk grey
RAL 7032
#B8B799
Pebble grey
RAL 1000
#BEBD7F
Green beige
RAL 1015
#E6D690
Light ivory
FAQ about Navajowhite3
What is the HEX code for Navajowhite3?
Navajowhite3 (navajowhite3) has the HEX code #CDB38B. In RGB it is rgb(205, 179, 139), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 20%).
What is the OKLCH value of Navajowhite3?
Navajowhite3 converts to oklch(0.779 0.062 78.3). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Navajowhite3 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Navajowhite3 has a contrast ratio of 10.42:1 with black text and 2.02:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Navajowhite3?
The closest Pantone reference to Navajowhite3 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 466 C (#C7B27E). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Navajowhite3?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Navajowhite3 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 1001 (Beige, #C2B078). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Navajowhite3?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Navajowhite3 is #89A4CD. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.