What color is #A29D56?

#A29D56 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(162, 157, 86), and in HSL hsl(56, 31%, 49%).

Is #A29D56 accessible as text?

On white, #A29D56 has a contrast ratio of 2.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #A29D56, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A29D56?

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

What colors go well with #A29D56?

#A29D56 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #565BA4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A29D56 below.

Is #A29D56 good for buttons?

#A29D56 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A29D56 — white text only reaches 2.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A29D56 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A29D56 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.

#A29D56 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A29D56

Not just a swatch — here's how #A29D56 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A29D56 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A29D56 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Sage Green 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 #A29D56 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Sage 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 #A29D56 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Sage Green 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 #A29D56 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Sage Green 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 #A29D56 Secondary #C8C7AF Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Sage 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 Sage Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A29D56 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A29D56 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 6.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #8FA456 — 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 #A29D56 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A29D56;
  --color-base-rgb: 162 157 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.4% 0.093 105.0);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F1F0E4;
  --color-200: #E3E1CA;
  --color-300: #CCC9A4;
  --color-400: #B3AF7F;
  --color-500: #96925F;
  --color-600: #74724E;
  --color-700: #54523B;
  --color-800: #383729;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F1F0E4',
    200: '#E3E1CA',
    300: '#CCC9A4',
    400: '#B3AF7F',
    500: '#96925F',
    600: '#74724E',
    700: '#54523B',
    800: '#383729',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #A29D56;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F1F0E4;
$base-200: #E3E1CA;
$base-300: #CCC9A4;
$base-400: #B3AF7F;
$base-500: #96925F;
$base-600: #74724E;
$base-700: #54523B;
$base-800: #383729;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #837F45;
$base-subtle: #E1E0CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A29D56",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E1CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCC9A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3AF7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96925F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74724E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54523B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A29D56

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