What color is #A29867?

#A29867 is a medium, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(162, 152, 103), and in HSL hsl(50, 24%, 52%).

Is #A29867 accessible as text?

On white, #A29867 has a contrast ratio of 2.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #A29867, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A29867?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #A29867?

#A29867 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6771A2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A29867 below.

Is #A29867 good for buttons?

#A29867 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A29867 — white text only reaches 2.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A29867 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A29867 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.

#A29867 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A29867

Not just a swatch — here's how #A29867 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A29867 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A29867 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 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 #A29867 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 #A29867 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E 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 #A29867 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919971 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 #A29867 Secondary #C7C3B2 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 #A29867 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A29867 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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE9E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #98A267 — 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 #A29867 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A29867;
  --color-base-rgb: 162 152 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.6% 0.068 98.0);
  --color-50: #F9F9F5;
  --color-100: #F0EEE5;
  --color-200: #E0DDCC;
  --color-300: #C7C2A8;
  --color-400: #ADA685;
  --color-500: #908865;
  --color-600: #706B52;
  --color-700: #514E3E;
  --color-800: #36342B;
  --color-900: #22211B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#F9F9F5',
    100: '#F0EEE5',
    200: '#E0DDCC',
    300: '#C7C2A8',
    400: '#ADA685',
    500: '#908865',
    600: '#706B52',
    700: '#514E3E',
    800: '#36342B',
    900: '#22211B',
  },
}

$base: #A29867;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F9F5;
$base-100: #F0EEE5;
$base-200: #E0DDCC;
$base-300: #C7C2A8;
$base-400: #ADA685;
$base-500: #908865;
$base-600: #706B52;
$base-700: #514E3E;
$base-800: #36342B;
$base-900: #22211B;
$base-hover: #847B51;
$base-subtle: #E1DFD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A29867",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0EEE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0DDCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C7C2A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ADA685",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#908865",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#706B52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#514E3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#36342B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22211B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A29867

Color Lab

Pairs with #A29867

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