What color is #AA951A?

#AA951A is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(170, 149, 26), and in HSL hsl(51, 73%, 38%).

Is #AA951A accessible as text?

On white, #AA951A has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #AA951A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AA951A?

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

What colors go well with #AA951A?

#AA951A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1A2FA8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AA951A below.

Is #AA951A good for buttons?

#AA951A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AA951A — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AA951A the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AA951A 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.

#AA951A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AA951A

Not just a swatch — here's how #AA951A works with other colors. Named schemes with #AA951A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA951A Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon 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 #AA951A Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dijon 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 #AA951A Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dijon 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 #AA951A Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dijon 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 #AA951A Secondary #C8C1A0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AA951A 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 92/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 79/100

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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EBCF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8EA81A — 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 #AA951A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AA951A;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 149 26;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.9% 0.132 98.5);
  --color-50: #FDFCF1;
  --color-100: #FAF6DB;
  --color-200: #F4EBB9;
  --color-300: #E7D988;
  --color-400: #D5C35D;
  --color-500: #BBA73A;
  --color-600: #8E8133;
  --color-700: #655C2A;
  --color-800: #423D1F;
  --color-900: #282615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FDFCF1',
    100: '#FAF6DB',
    200: '#F4EBB9',
    300: '#E7D988',
    400: '#D5C35D',
    500: '#BBA73A',
    600: '#8E8133',
    700: '#655C2A',
    800: '#423D1F',
    900: '#282615',
  },
}

$base: #AA951A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF1;
$base-100: #FAF6DB;
$base-200: #F4EBB9;
$base-300: #E7D988;
$base-400: #D5C35D;
$base-500: #BBA73A;
$base-600: #8E8133;
$base-700: #655C2A;
$base-800: #423D1F;
$base-900: #282615;
$base-hover: #867515;
$base-subtle: #EAE2B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AA951A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAF6DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4EBB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7D988",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5C35D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BBA73A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E8133",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#655C2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#423D1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AA951A

Color Lab

Pairs with #AA951A

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