What color is #A69B64?

#A69B64 is a medium, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(166, 155, 100), and in HSL hsl(50, 27%, 52%).

Is #A69B64 accessible as text?

On white, #A69B64 has a contrast ratio of 2.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #A69B64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A69B64?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #A69B64?

#A69B64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #646FA6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A69B64 below.

Is #A69B64 good for buttons?

#A69B64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A69B64 — white text only reaches 2.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A69B64 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A69B64 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.

#A69B64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A69B64

Not just a swatch — here's how #A69B64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A69B64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A69B64 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #A69B64 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 #A69B64 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #A69B64 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919971 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 #A69B64 Secondary #CAC7B3 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 #A69B64 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 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A69B64

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People also use #A69B64 with

Rosy Brown Asparagus Very Peri Greige Army Green

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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBEAE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9BA664 — 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 #A69B64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

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:root {
  --color-base: #A69B64;
  --color-base-rgb: 166 155 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.6% 0.075 98.3);
  --color-50: #FAF9F5;
  --color-100: #F0EEE5;
  --color-200: #E1DECB;
  --color-300: #C9C3A6;
  --color-400: #AFA883;
  --color-500: #928A63;
  --color-600: #726C50;
  --color-700: #524F3D;
  --color-800: #37352A;
  --color-900: #22211B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#FAF9F5',
    100: '#F0EEE5',
    200: '#E1DECB',
    300: '#C9C3A6',
    400: '#AFA883',
    500: '#928A63',
    600: '#726C50',
    700: '#524F3D',
    800: '#37352A',
    900: '#22211B',
  },
}

$base: #A69B64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F5;
$base-100: #F0EEE5;
$base-200: #E1DECB;
$base-300: #C9C3A6;
$base-400: #AFA883;
$base-500: #928A63;
$base-600: #726C50;
$base-700: #524F3D;
$base-800: #37352A;
$base-900: #22211B;
$base-hover: #877D4D;
$base-subtle: #E2DFD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A69B64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0EEE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1DECB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9C3A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AFA883",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#928A63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#726C50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#524F3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#37352A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22211B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}