What color is #A19B59?

#A19B59 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(161, 155, 89), and in HSL hsl(55, 29%, 49%).

Is #A19B59 accessible as text?

On white, #A19B59 has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #A19B59, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A19B59?

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

What colors go well with #A19B59?

#A19B59 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #595FA1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A19B59 below.

Is #A19B59 good for buttons?

#A19B59 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A19B59 — white text only reaches 2.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A19B59 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A19B59 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.

#A19B59 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A19B59

Not just a swatch — here's how #A19B59 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A19B59 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A19B59 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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 #A19B59 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 #A19B59 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #A19B59 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #A19B59 Secondary #C7C5AF 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 #A19B59 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

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 #A19B59

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People also use #A19B59 with

Beaver Moss Green Tanzanite 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

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

Subtle surface Use #EAEAE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8FA159 — 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 #A19B59 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A19B59;
  --color-base-rgb: 161 155 89;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.0% 0.088 103.9);
  --color-50: #FAF9F5;
  --color-100: #F1F0E4;
  --color-200: #E2E0CA;
  --color-300: #CAC7A5;
  --color-400: #B1AD81;
  --color-500: #949061;
  --color-600: #73704F;
  --color-700: #53513C;
  --color-800: #373629;
  --color-900: #23221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAF9F5',
    100: '#F1F0E4',
    200: '#E2E0CA',
    300: '#CAC7A5',
    400: '#B1AD81',
    500: '#949061',
    600: '#73704F',
    700: '#53513C',
    800: '#373629',
    900: '#23221B',
  },
}

$base: #A19B59;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F5;
$base-100: #F1F0E4;
$base-200: #E2E0CA;
$base-300: #CAC7A5;
$base-400: #B1AD81;
$base-500: #949061;
$base-600: #73704F;
$base-700: #53513C;
$base-800: #373629;
$base-900: #23221B;
$base-hover: #817C47;
$base-subtle: #E1DFCF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A19B59",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E0CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAC7A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1AD81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#949061",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73704F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53513C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A19B59

Color Lab

Pairs with #A19B59

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