What color is #A36C1F?

#A36C1F is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(163, 108, 31), and in HSL hsl(35, 68%, 38%).

Is #A36C1F accessible as text?

On white, #A36C1F has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #A36C1F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A36C1F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #A36C1F?

#A36C1F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F56A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A36C1F below.

Is #A36C1F good for buttons?

#A36C1F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A36C1F — white text only reaches 4.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A36C1F the same as CSS sienna?

No — #A36C1F is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#A36C1F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A36C1F

Not just a swatch — here's how #A36C1F works with other colors. Named schemes with #A36C1F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A36C1F Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Ginger 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 #A36C1F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Ginger 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 #A36C1F Secondary #794B23 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B222A

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A36C1F Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602032 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Ginger sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A36C1F Secondary #B4A089 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Ginger 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 Ginger carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A36C1F 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 83/100

Very high

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

Luxury 50/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 93/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE2D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A3981F — 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 #A36C1F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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:root {
  --color-base: #A36C1F;
  --color-base-rgb: 163 108 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.7% 0.112 70.2);
  --color-50: #FDF8F2;
  --color-100: #F9EDDC;
  --color-200: #F2DBBB;
  --color-300: #E3BF8C;
  --color-400: #D1A261;
  --color-500: #B6843F;
  --color-600: #8B6837;
  --color-700: #634C2C;
  --color-800: #413320;
  --color-900: #282015;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  ginger: {
    50: '#FDF8F2',
    100: '#F9EDDC',
    200: '#F2DBBB',
    300: '#E3BF8C',
    400: '#D1A261',
    500: '#B6843F',
    600: '#8B6837',
    700: '#634C2C',
    800: '#413320',
    900: '#282015',
  },
}

$base: #A36C1F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F2;
$base-100: #F9EDDC;
$base-200: #F2DBBB;
$base-300: #E3BF8C;
$base-400: #D1A261;
$base-500: #B6843F;
$base-600: #8B6837;
$base-700: #634C2C;
$base-800: #413320;
$base-900: #282015;
$base-hover: #825619;
$base-subtle: #E8D4B7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A36C1F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EDDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2DBBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3BF8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1A261",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6843F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B6837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#634C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282015",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A36C1F

Color Lab

Pairs with #A36C1F

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