What color is #A78158?

#A78158 is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(167, 129, 88), and in HSL hsl(31, 31%, 50%).

Is #A78158 accessible as text?

On white, #A78158 has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #A78158, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A78158?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #A78158?

#A78158 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #587EA7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A78158 below.

Is #A78158 good for buttons?

#A78158 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #A78158 — white text only reaches 3.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #A78158 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #A78158 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#A78158 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A78158

Not just a swatch — here's how #A78158 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A78158 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A78158 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Beaver 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 #A78158 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Beaver 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #A78158 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Beaver 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 #A78158 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Beaver 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 #A78158 Secondary #C0B2A3 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Beaver 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 Beaver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A78158 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 80/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 70/100

High

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #A78158 with

Rose Gold Sage Green Steel Blue Greige Taupe

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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE6E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A79B58 — 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 #A78158 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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:root {
  --color-base: #A78158;
  --color-base-rgb: 167 129 88;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.0% 0.073 68.0);
  --color-50: #FAF7F5;
  --color-100: #F1EBE4;
  --color-200: #E3D7CA;
  --color-300: #CCB8A4;
  --color-400: #B39A7F;
  --color-500: #967B5F;
  --color-600: #74624E;
  --color-700: #54483B;
  --color-800: #383129;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  beaver: {
    50: '#FAF7F5',
    100: '#F1EBE4',
    200: '#E3D7CA',
    300: '#CCB8A4',
    400: '#B39A7F',
    500: '#967B5F',
    600: '#74624E',
    700: '#54483B',
    800: '#383129',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #A78158;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF7F5;
$base-100: #F1EBE4;
$base-200: #E3D7CA;
$base-300: #CCB8A4;
$base-400: #B39A7F;
$base-500: #967B5F;
$base-600: #74624E;
$base-700: #54483B;
$base-800: #383129;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #866746;
$base-subtle: #E2D9D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A78158",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1EBE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3D7CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCB8A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B39A7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#967B5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74624E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54483B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383129",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A78158

Color Lab

Pairs with #A78158

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