What color is #A0904B?

#A0904B is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(160, 144, 75), and in HSL hsl(49, 36%, 46%).

Is #A0904B accessible as text?

On white, #A0904B has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #A0904B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A0904B?

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

What colors go well with #A0904B?

#A0904B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4B5BA0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A0904B below.

Is #A0904B good for buttons?

#A0904B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A0904B — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A0904B the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A0904B 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.

#A0904B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A0904B

Not just a swatch — here's how #A0904B works with other colors. Named schemes with #A0904B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A0904B Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Moss Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #A0904B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Moss Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A0904B Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Moss Green 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 #A0904B Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Moss Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A0904B Secondary #C1BCA5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Moss Green 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 Moss Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A0904B 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A0904B

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #A0904B with

Beaver Moss Green Lapis Lazuli Greige Army Green

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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE8DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #93A04B — 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 #A0904B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #A0904B;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 144 75;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.3% 0.092 96.6);
  --color-50: #FAF9F4;
  --color-100: #F2F0E3;
  --color-200: #E5DFC8;
  --color-300: #CFC6A0;
  --color-400: #B7AC7B;
  --color-500: #9A8E5B;
  --color-600: #776F4A;
  --color-700: #565139;
  --color-800: #393628;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAF9F4',
    100: '#F2F0E3',
    200: '#E5DFC8',
    300: '#CFC6A0',
    400: '#B7AC7B',
    500: '#9A8E5B',
    600: '#776F4A',
    700: '#565139',
    800: '#393628',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #A0904B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F4;
$base-100: #F2F0E3;
$base-200: #E5DFC8;
$base-300: #CFC6A0;
$base-400: #B7AC7B;
$base-500: #9A8E5B;
$base-600: #776F4A;
$base-700: #565139;
$base-800: #393628;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #80733C;
$base-subtle: #E1DDCA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A0904B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5DFC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFC6A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7AC7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A8E5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#776F4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565139",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}