What color is #9E8314?

#9E8314 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(158, 131, 20), and in HSL hsl(48, 78%, 35%).

Is #9E8314 accessible as text?

On white, #9E8314 has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #9E8314, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9E8314?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #9E8314?

#9E8314 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #142F9F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9E8314 below.

Is #9E8314 good for buttons?

#9E8314 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9E8314 — white text only reaches 3.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9E8314 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9E8314 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.

#9E8314 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9E8314

Not just a swatch — here's how #9E8314 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9E8314 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9E8314 Secondary #B26810 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Goldenrod 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 #9E8314 Anchor #392A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8E9969 Secondary #3B3833

Dark Goldenrod 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 #9E8314 Secondary #784C20 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2227

Dark Goldenrod 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 #9E8314 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #60202F Accent #E6C3BD Secondary #332B2D

Dark Goldenrod 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 #9E8314 Secondary #B9B092 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9E8314 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 86/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #9E8314 with

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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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E9CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8C9F14 — 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 #9E8314 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9E8314;
  --color-base-rgb: 158 131 20;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.8% 0.121 93.6);
  --color-50: #FEFBF1;
  --color-100: #FBF5DA;
  --color-200: #F6E9B6;
  --color-300: #EAD685;
  --color-400: #DAC058;
  --color-500: #BFA436;
  --color-600: #917E30;
  --color-700: #675A28;
  --color-800: #433C1E;
  --color-900: #292514;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFBF1',
    100: '#FBF5DA',
    200: '#F6E9B6',
    300: '#EAD685',
    400: '#DAC058',
    500: '#BFA436',
    600: '#917E30',
    700: '#675A28',
    800: '#433C1E',
    900: '#292514',
  },
}

$base: #9E8314;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF1;
$base-100: #FBF5DA;
$base-200: #F6E9B6;
$base-300: #EAD685;
$base-400: #DAC058;
$base-500: #BFA436;
$base-600: #917E30;
$base-700: #675A28;
$base-800: #433C1E;
$base-900: #292514;
$base-hover: #7F6910;
$base-subtle: #EBDFB0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9E8314",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF5DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6E9B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAD685",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAC058",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BFA436",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#917E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#675A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#433C1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292514",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9E8314

Color Lab

Pairs with #9E8314

UI roles & guardrails

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