What color is #AA952E?

#AA952E is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(170, 149, 46), and in HSL hsl(50, 57%, 42%).

Is #AA952E accessible as text?

On white, #AA952E has a contrast ratio of 2.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #AA952E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AA952E?

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

What colors go well with #AA952E?

#AA952E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E42A8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AA952E below.

Is #AA952E good for buttons?

#AA952E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AA952E — white text only reaches 2.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AA952E the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AA952E 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.

#AA952E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AA952E

Not just a swatch — here's how #AA952E works with other colors. Named schemes with #AA952E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA952E Secondary #B2680E Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AA952E Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dark Goldenrod 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 #AA952E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dark Goldenrod 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 #AA952E Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dark Goldenrod 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 #AA952E Secondary #C8C2A3 Support #999186 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 #AA952E 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

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 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AA952E with

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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 #EEEAD5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #94A82E — 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 #AA952E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AA952E;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 149 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.0% 0.121 97.3);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F7F3DE;
  --color-200: #EDE6BF;
  --color-300: #DCD093;
  --color-400: #C8B86A;
  --color-500: #AD9C48;
  --color-600: #84793D;
  --color-700: #5E5730;
  --color-800: #3E3A23;
  --color-900: #262417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F7F3DE',
    200: '#EDE6BF',
    300: '#DCD093',
    400: '#C8B86A',
    500: '#AD9C48',
    600: '#84793D',
    700: '#5E5730',
    800: '#3E3A23',
    900: '#262417',
  },
}

$base: #AA952E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F7F3DE;
$base-200: #EDE6BF;
$base-300: #DCD093;
$base-400: #C8B86A;
$base-500: #AD9C48;
$base-600: #84793D;
$base-700: #5E5730;
$base-800: #3E3A23;
$base-900: #262417;
$base-hover: #877625;
$base-subtle: #E6DFBF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AA952E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F3DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDE6BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCD093",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8B86A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD9C48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84793D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E5730",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AA952E

Color Lab

Pairs with #AA952E

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