What color is #9D7D2C?

#9D7D2C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(157, 125, 44), and in HSL hsl(43, 56%, 39%).

Is #9D7D2C accessible as text?

On white, #9D7D2C has a contrast ratio of 3.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #9D7D2C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9D7D2C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #9D7D2C?

#9D7D2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C4B9B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9D7D2C below.

Is #9D7D2C good for buttons?

#9D7D2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9D7D2C — white text only reaches 3.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9D7D2C the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9D7D2C is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) 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.

#9D7D2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9D7D2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #9D7D2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #9D7D2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D7D2C Secondary #B36713 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Copper as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D7D2C Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8F9968 Secondary #3B3833

Copper anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9D7D2C Secondary #784B21 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2228

Copper plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9D7D2C Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602030 Accent #E6C3BE Secondary #332B2D

Copper sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #9D7D2C Secondary #B7AB93 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Copper 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 Copper carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9D7D2C 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 80/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 86/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE5D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #969B2C — 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 #9D7D2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9D7D2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 125 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.5% 0.105 86.8);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F7F0DF;
  --color-200: #EDE0BF;
  --color-300: #DCC793;
  --color-400: #C7AD6B;
  --color-500: #AC9049;
  --color-600: #84703E;
  --color-700: #5E5131;
  --color-800: #3E3623;
  --color-900: #262217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F7F0DF',
    200: '#EDE0BF',
    300: '#DCC793',
    400: '#C7AD6B',
    500: '#AC9049',
    600: '#84703E',
    700: '#5E5131',
    800: '#3E3623',
    900: '#262217',
  },
}

$base: #9D7D2C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F7F0DF;
$base-200: #EDE0BF;
$base-300: #DCC793;
$base-400: #C7AD6B;
$base-500: #AC9049;
$base-600: #84703E;
$base-700: #5E5131;
$base-800: #3E3623;
$base-900: #262217;
$base-hover: #7C6323;
$base-subtle: #E4D9BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9D7D2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDE0BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCC793",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7AD6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC9049",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84703E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5131",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9D7D2C

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