What color is #A48E5C?

#A48E5C is a medium, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(164, 142, 92), and in HSL hsl(42, 28%, 50%).

Is #A48E5C accessible as text?

On white, #A48E5C has a contrast ratio of 3.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #A48E5C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A48E5C?

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

What colors go well with #A48E5C?

#A48E5C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5C71A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A48E5C below.

Is #A48E5C good for buttons?

#A48E5C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A48E5C — white text only reaches 3.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A48E5C the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A48E5C is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#A48E5C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A48E5C

Not just a swatch — here's how #A48E5C works with other colors. Named schemes with #A48E5C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A48E5C Secondary #B36713 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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 #A48E5C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #A48E5C Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A48E5C Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Moss 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 #A48E5C Secondary #C3BBAA Support #9A9186 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 #A48E5C 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE8E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A1A35C — 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 #A48E5C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A48E5C;
  --color-base-rgb: 164 142 92;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.5% 0.073 86.7);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F1EDE5;
  --color-200: #E2DBCB;
  --color-300: #CABFA6;
  --color-400: #B0A282;
  --color-500: #938462;
  --color-600: #72684F;
  --color-700: #534C3C;
  --color-800: #37332A;
  --color-900: #22201B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F1EDE5',
    200: '#E2DBCB',
    300: '#CABFA6',
    400: '#B0A282',
    500: '#938462',
    600: '#72684F',
    700: '#534C3C',
    800: '#37332A',
    900: '#22201B',
  },
}

$base: #A48E5C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F1EDE5;
$base-200: #E2DBCB;
$base-300: #CABFA6;
$base-400: #B0A282;
$base-500: #938462;
$base-600: #72684F;
$base-700: #534C3C;
$base-800: #37332A;
$base-900: #22201B;
$base-hover: #837149;
$base-subtle: #E1DCD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A48E5C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1EDE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2DBCB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CABFA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0A282",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#938462",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72684F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#534C3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#37332A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22201B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A48E5C

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