What color is #A08021?

#A08021 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(160, 128, 33), and in HSL hsl(45, 66%, 38%).

Is #A08021 accessible as text?

On white, #A08021 has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #A08021, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A08021?

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

What colors go well with #A08021?

#A08021 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2141A1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A08021 below.

Is #A08021 good for buttons?

#A08021 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A08021 — white text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A08021 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A08021 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.

#A08021 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A08021

Not just a swatch — here's how #A08021 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A08021 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A08021 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 #A08021 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 #A08021 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 #A08021 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 #A08021 Secondary #B9AE93 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 #A08021 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 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 75/100

High

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

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

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 29/100

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 #A08021 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 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE7D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #96A121 — 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 #A08021 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A08021;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 128 33;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.4% 0.114 88.9);
  --color-50: #FDFAF2;
  --color-100: #F9F2DC;
  --color-200: #F1E4BB;
  --color-300: #E2CD8D;
  --color-400: #D0B462;
  --color-500: #B59740;
  --color-600: #8A7538;
  --color-700: #62552D;
  --color-800: #403821;
  --color-900: #282316;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDFAF2',
    100: '#F9F2DC',
    200: '#F1E4BB',
    300: '#E2CD8D',
    400: '#D0B462',
    500: '#B59740',
    600: '#8A7538',
    700: '#62552D',
    800: '#403821',
    900: '#282316',
  },
}

$base: #A08021;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFAF2;
$base-100: #F9F2DC;
$base-200: #F1E4BB;
$base-300: #E2CD8D;
$base-400: #D0B462;
$base-500: #B59740;
$base-600: #8A7538;
$base-700: #62552D;
$base-800: #403821;
$base-900: #282316;
$base-hover: #81671A;
$base-subtle: #E7DBB8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A08021",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFAF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F2DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1E4BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2CD8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D0B462",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B59740",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A7538",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62552D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403821",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282316",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A08021

Color Lab

Pairs with #A08021

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