What color is #A2784D?

#A2784D is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(162, 120, 77), and in HSL hsl(30, 36%, 47%).

Is #A2784D accessible as text?

On white, #A2784D has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #A2784D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A2784D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #A2784D?

#A2784D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D78A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A2784D below.

Is #A2784D good for buttons?

#A2784D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A2784D — white text only reaches 3.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A2784D the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A2784D 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.

#A2784D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A2784D

Not just a swatch — here's how #A2784D works with other colors. Named schemes with #A2784D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A2784D Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Mocha 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 #A2784D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Mocha 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 #A2784D Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

Mocha plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #A2784D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Mocha 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 #A2784D Secondary #B9A99A Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Mocha 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 Mocha carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A2784D 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 86/100

Very high

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A2784D

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People also use #A2784D 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 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE4DD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A3954D — 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 #A2784D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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Poster

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #A2784D;
  --color-base-rgb: 162 120 77;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.5% 0.079 66.0);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F2EBE3;
  --color-200: #E5D6C8;
  --color-300: #CFB8A0;
  --color-400: #B7997B;
  --color-500: #9A7A5B;
  --color-600: #77614A;
  --color-700: #564739;
  --color-800: #393028;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mocha: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F2EBE3',
    200: '#E5D6C8',
    300: '#CFB8A0',
    400: '#B7997B',
    500: '#9A7A5B',
    600: '#77614A',
    700: '#564739',
    800: '#393028',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #A2784D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F2EBE3;
$base-200: #E5D6C8;
$base-300: #CFB8A0;
$base-400: #B7997B;
$base-500: #9A7A5B;
$base-600: #77614A;
$base-700: #564739;
$base-800: #393028;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #82603D;
$base-subtle: #E2D6CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A2784D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EBE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D6C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB8A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7997B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A7A5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77614A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564739",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A2784D

Color Lab

Pairs with #A2784D

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