What color is #A07F14?

#A07F14 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(160, 127, 20), and in HSL hsl(46, 78%, 35%).

Is #A07F14 accessible as text?

On white, #A07F14 has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #A07F14, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A07F14?

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

What colors go well with #A07F14?

#A07F14 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #14349F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A07F14 below.

Is #A07F14 good for buttons?

#A07F14 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A07F14 — white text only reaches 3.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A07F14 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A07F14 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.

#A07F14 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A07F14

Not just a swatch — here's how #A07F14 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A07F14 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A07F14 Secondary #B26712 Accent #707A47 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 #A07F14 Anchor #392A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8E9968 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 #A07F14 Secondary #784B21 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2228

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 #A07F14 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602030 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 #A07F14 Secondary #B9AE91 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 #A07F14 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 77/100

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 72/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 88/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A07F14 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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E8CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #919F14 — 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 #A07F14 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Poster

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:root {
  --color-base: #A07F14;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 127 20;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.1% 0.120 89.4);
  --color-50: #FEFBF1;
  --color-100: #FBF4DA;
  --color-200: #F6E7B6;
  --color-300: #EAD285;
  --color-400: #DABB58;
  --color-500: #BF9F36;
  --color-600: #917B30;
  --color-700: #675828;
  --color-800: #433A1E;
  --color-900: #292414;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFBF1',
    100: '#FBF4DA',
    200: '#F6E7B6',
    300: '#EAD285',
    400: '#DABB58',
    500: '#BF9F36',
    600: '#917B30',
    700: '#675828',
    800: '#433A1E',
    900: '#292414',
  },
}

$base: #A07F14;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF1;
$base-100: #FBF4DA;
$base-200: #F6E7B6;
$base-300: #EAD285;
$base-400: #DABB58;
$base-500: #BF9F36;
$base-600: #917B30;
$base-700: #675828;
$base-800: #433A1E;
$base-900: #292414;
$base-hover: #7F6510;
$base-subtle: #EBDDB0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A07F14",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBF4DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6E7B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAD285",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DABB58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF9F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#917B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#675828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#433A1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292414",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A07F14

Color Lab

Pairs with #A07F14

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