What color is #A59028?

#A59028 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(165, 144, 40), and in HSL hsl(50, 61%, 40%).

Is #A59028 accessible as text?

On white, #A59028 has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #A59028, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A59028?

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

What colors go well with #A59028?

#A59028 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #283DA4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A59028 below.

Is #A59028 good for buttons?

#A59028 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A59028 — white text only reaches 3.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A59028 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A59028 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.

#A59028 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A59028

Not just a swatch — here's how #A59028 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A59028 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A59028 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Goldenrod as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A59028 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Goldenrod 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 #A59028 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark Goldenrod 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 #A59028 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dark Goldenrod 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 #A59028 Secondary #C3BC9E Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Goldenrod 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 Dark Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A59028 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A59028 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE9D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8FA428 — 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 #A59028 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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:root {
  --color-base: #A59028;
  --color-base-rgb: 165 144 40;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.4% 0.121 97.3);
  --color-50: #FCFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F3DD;
  --color-200: #EFE7BD;
  --color-300: #DFD290;
  --color-400: #CBBB67;
  --color-500: #B09E45;
  --color-600: #877A3B;
  --color-700: #60582F;
  --color-800: #3F3A22;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFBF2',
    100: '#F8F3DD',
    200: '#EFE7BD',
    300: '#DFD290',
    400: '#CBBB67',
    500: '#B09E45',
    600: '#877A3B',
    700: '#60582F',
    800: '#3F3A22',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #A59028;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F3DD;
$base-200: #EFE7BD;
$base-300: #DFD290;
$base-400: #CBBB67;
$base-500: #B09E45;
$base-600: #877A3B;
$base-700: #60582F;
$base-800: #3F3A22;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #837320;
$base-subtle: #E6DFBC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A59028",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F3DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFE7BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFD290",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBBB67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B09E45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#877A3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60582F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3A22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A59028

Color Lab

Pairs with #A59028

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