What color is #A4815B?

#A4815B is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(164, 129, 91), and in HSL hsl(31, 29%, 50%).

Is #A4815B accessible as text?

On white, #A4815B 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 #A4815B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A4815B?

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

What colors go well with #A4815B?

#A4815B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5B7EA4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A4815B below.

Is #A4815B good for buttons?

#A4815B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A4815B — white text only reaches 3.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A4815B the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A4815B is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#A4815B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A4815B

Not just a swatch — here's how #A4815B works with other colors. Named schemes with #A4815B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A4815B Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #A4815B 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 #A4815B Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

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 #A4815B Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #A4815B Secondary #BEB1A4 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 #A4815B 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A4815B with

Rose Gold Sage Green Glaucous 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 #EBE6E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A4995B — 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 #A4815B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A4815B;
  --color-base-rgb: 164 129 91;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.8% 0.068 68.4);
  --color-50: #FAF7F5;
  --color-100: #F1EBE4;
  --color-200: #E2D7CA;
  --color-300: #CAB8A5;
  --color-400: #B19A81;
  --color-500: #947B61;
  --color-600: #73624F;
  --color-700: #53483C;
  --color-800: #373129;
  --color-900: #231F1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF7F5',
    100: '#F1EBE4',
    200: '#E2D7CA',
    300: '#CAB8A5',
    400: '#B19A81',
    500: '#947B61',
    600: '#73624F',
    700: '#53483C',
    800: '#373129',
    900: '#231F1B',
  },
}

$base: #A4815B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F5;
$base-100: #F1EBE4;
$base-200: #E2D7CA;
$base-300: #CAB8A5;
$base-400: #B19A81;
$base-500: #947B61;
$base-600: #73624F;
$base-700: #53483C;
$base-800: #373129;
$base-900: #231F1B;
$base-hover: #846748;
$base-subtle: #E1D9D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A4815B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1EBE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D7CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAB8A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B19A81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#947B61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73624F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53483C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373129",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A4815B

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