What color is #A38252?

#A38252 is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(163, 130, 82), and in HSL hsl(36, 33%, 48%).

Is #A38252 accessible as text?

On white, #A38252 has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #A38252, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A38252?

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

What colors go well with #A38252?

#A38252 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5272A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A38252 below.

Is #A38252 good for buttons?

#A38252 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A38252 — white text only reaches 3.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A38252 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A38252 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#A38252 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A38252

Not just a swatch — here's how #A38252 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A38252 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A38252 Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Beaver 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 #A38252 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Beaver 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #A38252 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

Beaver 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 #A38252 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Beaver 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 #A38252 Secondary #BDB1A1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Beaver 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 Beaver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A38252 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A38252

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People also use #A38252 with

Rose Gold Sage Green Very Peri Greige Taupe

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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE6DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A39D52 — 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 #A38252 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A38252;
  --color-base-rgb: 163 130 82;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.7% 0.077 76.0);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F2ECE3;
  --color-200: #E4D9C9;
  --color-300: #CDBCA2;
  --color-400: #B49E7E;
  --color-500: #97805D;
  --color-600: #75654C;
  --color-700: #554A3A;
  --color-800: #383229;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F2ECE3',
    200: '#E4D9C9',
    300: '#CDBCA2',
    400: '#B49E7E',
    500: '#97805D',
    600: '#75654C',
    700: '#554A3A',
    800: '#383229',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #A38252;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F2ECE3;
$base-200: #E4D9C9;
$base-300: #CDBCA2;
$base-400: #B49E7E;
$base-500: #97805D;
$base-600: #75654C;
$base-700: #554A3A;
$base-800: #383229;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #826842;
$base-subtle: #E1D9CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A38252",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2ECE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4D9C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDBCA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B49E7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97805D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75654C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#554A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A38252

Color Lab

Pairs with #A38252

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