What color is #A49D5D?

#A49D5D is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(164, 157, 93), and in HSL hsl(54, 28%, 50%).

Is #A49D5D accessible as text?

On white, #A49D5D has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #A49D5D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A49D5D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #A49D5D?

#A49D5D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5C63A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A49D5D below.

Is #A49D5D good for buttons?

#A49D5D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A49D5D — white text only reaches 2.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A49D5D the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A49D5D 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.

#A49D5D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A49D5D

Not just a swatch — here's how #A49D5D works with other colors. Named schemes with #A49D5D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A49D5D Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #A49D5D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sage 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A49D5D Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C 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 #A49D5D 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A49D5D Secondary #CAC8B2 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 #A49D5D 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A49D5D 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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBEAE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #93A35C — 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 #A49D5D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A49D5D;
  --color-base-rgb: 164 157 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.7% 0.085 102.9);
  --color-50: #FAF9F5;
  --color-100: #F1EFE5;
  --color-200: #E2DFCB;
  --color-300: #CAC6A6;
  --color-400: #B0AC82;
  --color-500: #938E62;
  --color-600: #726F4F;
  --color-700: #53503C;
  --color-800: #37362A;
  --color-900: #22221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#FAF9F5',
    100: '#F1EFE5',
    200: '#E2DFCB',
    300: '#CAC6A6',
    400: '#B0AC82',
    500: '#938E62',
    600: '#726F4F',
    700: '#53503C',
    800: '#37362A',
    900: '#22221B',
  },
}

$base: #A49D5D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F5;
$base-100: #F1EFE5;
$base-200: #E2DFCB;
$base-300: #CAC6A6;
$base-400: #B0AC82;
$base-500: #938E62;
$base-600: #726F4F;
$base-700: #53503C;
$base-800: #37362A;
$base-900: #22221B;
$base-hover: #837D49;
$base-subtle: #E1DFD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A49D5D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1EFE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2DFCB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAC6A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0AC82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#938E62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#726F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53503C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#37362A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A49D5D

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