What color is #AC681B?

#AC681B is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(172, 104, 27), and in HSL hsl(32, 73%, 39%).

Is #AC681B accessible as text?

On white, #AC681B has a contrast ratio of 4.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #AC681B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AC681B?

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

What colors go well with #AC681B?

#AC681B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1B5FAC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AC681B below.

Is #AC681B good for buttons?

#AC681B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AC681B — white text only reaches 4.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AC681B the same as CSS sienna?

No — #AC681B is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#AC681B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AC681B

Not just a swatch — here's how #AC681B works with other colors. Named schemes with #AC681B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AC681B Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Ginger 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 #AC681B Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929866 Secondary #3B3833

Ginger 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 #AC681B Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

Ginger 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 #AC681B Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Ginger 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 #AC681B Secondary #B99F8A Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Ginger 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 Ginger carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AC681B 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 94/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 23/100

Low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E1D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AC991B — 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 #AC681B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AC681B;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 104 27;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.0% 0.122 63.1);
  --color-50: #FDF8F1;
  --color-100: #FAECDB;
  --color-200: #F4D8B9;
  --color-300: #E7BB88;
  --color-400: #D59D5D;
  --color-500: #BB7F3A;
  --color-600: #8E6433;
  --color-700: #65492A;
  --color-800: #42321F;
  --color-900: #281F15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  ginger: {
    50: '#FDF8F1',
    100: '#FAECDB',
    200: '#F4D8B9',
    300: '#E7BB88',
    400: '#D59D5D',
    500: '#BB7F3A',
    600: '#8E6433',
    700: '#65492A',
    800: '#42321F',
    900: '#281F15',
  },
}

$base: #AC681B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF8F1;
$base-100: #FAECDB;
$base-200: #F4D8B9;
$base-300: #E7BB88;
$base-400: #D59D5D;
$base-500: #BB7F3A;
$base-600: #8E6433;
$base-700: #65492A;
$base-800: #42321F;
$base-900: #281F15;
$base-hover: #8A5315;
$base-subtle: #EAD2B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AC681B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAECDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4D8B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7BB88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D59D5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BB7F3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E6433",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65492A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42321F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281F15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AC681B

Color Lab

Pairs with #AC681B

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