What color is #AA9D64?

#AA9D64 is a medium, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(170, 157, 100), and in HSL hsl(49, 29%, 53%).

Is #AA9D64 accessible as text?

On white, #AA9D64 has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #AA9D64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AA9D64?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #AA9D64?

#AA9D64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6471AA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AA9D64 below.

Is #AA9D64 good for buttons?

#AA9D64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AA9D64 — white text only reaches 2.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AA9D64 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AA9D64 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.

#AA9D64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AA9D64

Not just a swatch — here's how #AA9D64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AA9D64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA9D64 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Sage Green 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 #AA9D64 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sage Green 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AA9D64 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Sage Green 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 #AA9D64 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Sage Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AA9D64 Secondary #CDC9B5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Sage Green 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 Sage Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AA9D64 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 69/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AA9D64

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People also use #AA9D64 with

Rosy Brown Asparagus Very Peri Greige Army Green

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 #ECEAE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9FAA64 — 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 #AA9D64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #AA9D64;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 157 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.4% 0.078 96.9);
  --color-50: #FAF9F5;
  --color-100: #F1EFE4;
  --color-200: #E2DECA;
  --color-300: #CAC3A5;
  --color-400: #B1A881;
  --color-500: #948B61;
  --color-600: #736C4F;
  --color-700: #534F3C;
  --color-800: #373529;
  --color-900: #23211B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#FAF9F5',
    100: '#F1EFE4',
    200: '#E2DECA',
    300: '#CAC3A5',
    400: '#B1A881',
    500: '#948B61',
    600: '#736C4F',
    700: '#534F3C',
    800: '#373529',
    900: '#23211B',
  },
}

$base: #AA9D64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F5;
$base-100: #F1EFE4;
$base-200: #E2DECA;
$base-300: #CAC3A5;
$base-400: #B1A881;
$base-500: #948B61;
$base-600: #736C4F;
$base-700: #534F3C;
$base-800: #373529;
$base-900: #23211B;
$base-hover: #8B804D;
$base-subtle: #E3E0D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AA9D64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1EFE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2DECA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAC3A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1A881",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#948B61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#736C4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#534F3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23211B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}