What color is #9F8A23?

#9F8A23 is a dark amber. In RGB it is rgb(159, 138, 35), and in HSL hsl(50, 64%, 38%).

Is #9F8A23 accessible as text?

On white, #9F8A23 has a contrast ratio of 3.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #9F8A23, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9F8A23?

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

What colors go well with #9F8A23?

#9F8A23 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #23389F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9F8A23 below.

Is #9F8A23 good for buttons?

#9F8A23 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9F8A23 — white text only reaches 3.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9F8A23 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #9F8A23 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.

#9F8A23 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9F8A23

Not just a swatch — here's how #9F8A23 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9F8A23 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9F8A23 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9F8A23 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Goldenrod 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 #9F8A23 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark Goldenrod 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 #9F8A23 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dark Goldenrod 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 #9F8A23 Secondary #BDB698 Support #999186 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 #9F8A23 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

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 68/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

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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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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE9D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8A9F23 — 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 #9F8A23 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9F8A23;
  --color-base-rgb: 159 138 35;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.5% 0.119 97.0);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F4DD;
  --color-200: #F0E8BC;
  --color-300: #E1D38E;
  --color-400: #CEBC64;
  --color-500: #B3A042;
  --color-600: #897B39;
  --color-700: #61592E;
  --color-800: #403B21;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F4DD',
    200: '#F0E8BC',
    300: '#E1D38E',
    400: '#CEBC64',
    500: '#B3A042',
    600: '#897B39',
    700: '#61592E',
    800: '#403B21',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #9F8A23;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F4DD;
$base-200: #F0E8BC;
$base-300: #E1D38E;
$base-400: #CEBC64;
$base-500: #B3A042;
$base-600: #897B39;
$base-700: #61592E;
$base-800: #403B21;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #7F6F1C;
$base-subtle: #E7DFB9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9F8A23",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0E8BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1D38E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEBC64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3A042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#897B39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61592E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403B21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9F8A23

Color Lab

Pairs with #9F8A23

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