What color is #A77D08?

#A77D08 is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(167, 125, 8), and in HSL hsl(44, 91%, 34%).

Is #A77D08 accessible as text?

On white, #A77D08 has a contrast ratio of 3.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #A77D08, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A77D08?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #A77D08?

#A77D08 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0832A6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A77D08 below.

Is #A77D08 good for buttons?

#A77D08 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A77D08 — white text only reaches 3.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A77D08 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A77D08 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#A77D08 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A77D08

Not just a swatch — here's how #A77D08 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A77D08 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A77D08 Secondary #B36714 Accent #707947 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A77D08 Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8F9968 Secondary #3B3833

Dark Goldenrod anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A77D08 Secondary #794B21 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503D Anchor #5B2228

Dark Goldenrod plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A77D08 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602030 Accent #E6C3BE Secondary #332B2D

Dark Goldenrod sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A77D08 Secondary #BCAE91 Support #9A9186 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 #A77D08 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 87/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 83/100

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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3E8C7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9BA608 — 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 #A77D08 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A77D08;
  --color-base-rgb: 167 125 8;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.4% 0.124 84.4);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #FBE7B1;
  --color-300: #F2D37D;
  --color-400: #E4BC4E;
  --color-500: #CBA02A;
  --color-600: #9A7B28;
  --color-700: #6C5923;
  --color-800: #463B1B;
  --color-900: #2B2412;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#FBE7B1',
    300: '#F2D37D',
    400: '#E4BC4E',
    500: '#CBA02A',
    600: '#9A7B28',
    700: '#6C5923',
    800: '#463B1B',
    900: '#2B2412',
  },
}

$base: #A77D08;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #FBE7B1;
$base-300: #F2D37D;
$base-400: #E4BC4E;
$base-500: #CBA02A;
$base-600: #9A7B28;
$base-700: #6C5923;
$base-800: #463B1B;
$base-900: #2B2412;
$base-hover: #846306;
$base-subtle: #EFDDAA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A77D08",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBE7B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2D37D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4BC4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBA02A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A7B28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C5923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463B1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2412",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A77D08

Color Lab

Pairs with #A77D08

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