What color is #A6A034?

#A6A034 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(166, 160, 52), and in HSL hsl(57, 52%, 43%).

Is #A6A034 accessible as text?

On white, #A6A034 has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #A6A034, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A6A034?

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

What colors go well with #A6A034?

#A6A034 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #353AA7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A6A034 below.

Is #A6A034 good for buttons?

#A6A034 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A6A034 — white text only reaches 2.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A6A034 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A6A034 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.

#A6A034 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A6A034

Not just a swatch — here's how #A6A034 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A6A034 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A6A034 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #A6A034 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #A6A034 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #A6A034 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Brass 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 #A6A034 Secondary #CBCAA9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A6A034 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDECD7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #86A735 — 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 #A6A034 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A6A034;
  --color-base-rgb: 166 160 52;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.1% 0.127 106.2);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F5DF;
  --color-200: #EBE9C1;
  --color-300: #D9D696;
  --color-400: #C4C06E;
  --color-500: #A8A44D;
  --color-600: #817E41;
  --color-700: #5C5A32;
  --color-800: #3D3C24;
  --color-900: #262518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F5DF',
    200: '#EBE9C1',
    300: '#D9D696',
    400: '#C4C06E',
    500: '#A8A44D',
    600: '#817E41',
    700: '#5C5A32',
    800: '#3D3C24',
    900: '#262518',
  },
}

$base: #A6A034;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F5DF;
$base-200: #EBE9C1;
$base-300: #D9D696;
$base-400: #C4C06E;
$base-500: #A8A44D;
$base-600: #817E41;
$base-700: #5C5A32;
$base-800: #3D3C24;
$base-900: #262518;
$base-hover: #85812A;
$base-subtle: #E5E3C2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A6A034",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F5DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE9C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9D696",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4C06E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8A44D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817E41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A6A034

Color Lab

Pairs with #A6A034

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