What color is #A09D02?

#A09D02 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(160, 157, 2), and in HSL hsl(59, 98%, 32%).

Is #A09D02 accessible as text?

On white, #A09D02 has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #A09D02, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A09D02?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #A09D02?

#A09D02 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0204A2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A09D02 below.

Is #A09D02 good for buttons?

#A09D02 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A09D02 — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A09D02 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A09D02 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.

#A09D02 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A09D02

Not just a swatch — here's how #A09D02 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A09D02 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A09D02 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #A09D02 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #A09D02 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #A09D02 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron 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 #A09D02 Secondary #C5C6A0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A09D02 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A09D02 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5F4C4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6FA202 — 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 #A09D02 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A09D02;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 157 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.6% 0.146 108.4);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFDD8;
  --color-200: #FCFAB1;
  --color-300: #F7F578;
  --color-400: #EAE748;
  --color-500: #D1CE24;
  --color-600: #9E9C24;
  --color-700: #6F6E20;
  --color-800: #484719;
  --color-900: #2C2B11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFDD8',
    200: '#FCFAB1',
    300: '#F7F578',
    400: '#EAE748',
    500: '#D1CE24',
    600: '#9E9C24',
    700: '#6F6E20',
    800: '#484719',
    900: '#2C2B11',
  },
}

$base: #A09D02;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFDD8;
$base-200: #FCFAB1;
$base-300: #F7F578;
$base-400: #EAE748;
$base-500: #D1CE24;
$base-600: #9E9C24;
$base-700: #6F6E20;
$base-800: #484719;
$base-900: #2C2B11;
$base-hover: #817F01;
$base-subtle: #F2F0A4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A09D02",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCFAB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F7F578",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EAE748",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D1CE24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9E9C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F6E20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484719",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2B11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A09D02

Color Lab

Pairs with #A09D02

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