What color is #A08028?

#A08028 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(160, 128, 40), and in HSL hsl(44, 60%, 39%).

Is #A08028 accessible as text?

On white, #A08028 has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #A08028, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A08028?

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

What colors go well with #A08028?

#A08028 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #28489F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A08028 below.

Is #A08028 good for buttons?

#A08028 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A08028 — white text only reaches 3.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A08028 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A08028 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.

#A08028 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A08028

Not just a swatch — here's how #A08028 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A08028 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A08028 Secondary #B36712 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 #A08028 Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8F9968 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 #A08028 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 #A08028 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 #A08028 Secondary #B9AE94 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 #A08028 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 77/100

High

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

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A08028

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People also use #A08028 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 #EDE6D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #979F28 — 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 #A08028 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A08028;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 128 40;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.4% 0.110 88.0);
  --color-50: #FCFAF2;
  --color-100: #F8F1DE;
  --color-200: #EFE2BE;
  --color-300: #DECA91;
  --color-400: #CBB067;
  --color-500: #AF9346;
  --color-600: #86723C;
  --color-700: #60532F;
  --color-800: #3F3722;
  --color-900: #272216;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFAF2',
    100: '#F8F1DE',
    200: '#EFE2BE',
    300: '#DECA91',
    400: '#CBB067',
    500: '#AF9346',
    600: '#86723C',
    700: '#60532F',
    800: '#3F3722',
    900: '#272216',
  },
}

$base: #A08028;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF2;
$base-100: #F8F1DE;
$base-200: #EFE2BE;
$base-300: #DECA91;
$base-400: #CBB067;
$base-500: #AF9346;
$base-600: #86723C;
$base-700: #60532F;
$base-800: #3F3722;
$base-900: #272216;
$base-hover: #7F6620;
$base-subtle: #E6DABB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A08028",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F1DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFE2BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DECA91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBB067",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF9346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86723C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60532F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3722",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272216",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A08028

Color Lab

Pairs with #A08028

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