What color is #AC9F5D?

#AC9F5D is a medium, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(172, 159, 93), and in HSL hsl(50, 32%, 52%).

Is #AC9F5D accessible as text?

On white, #AC9F5D has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #AC9F5D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AC9F5D?

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

What colors go well with #AC9F5D?

#AC9F5D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5D6AAC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AC9F5D below.

Is #AC9F5D good for buttons?

#AC9F5D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AC9F5D — white text only reaches 2.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AC9F5D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #AC9F5D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AC9F5D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AC9F5D

Not just a swatch — here's how #AC9F5D works with other colors. Named schemes with #AC9F5D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AC9F5D Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 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 #AC9F5D 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 #AC9F5D Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E 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 #AC9F5D Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #AC9F5D Secondary #CFCBB4 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 #AC9F5D 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very 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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECEAE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9FAC5D — 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 #AC9F5D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AC9F5D;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 159 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.9% 0.088 98.4);
  --color-50: #FAF9F5;
  --color-100: #F2EFE4;
  --color-200: #E3DFC9;
  --color-300: #CCC5A3;
  --color-400: #B3AB7F;
  --color-500: #978D5E;
  --color-600: #756E4D;
  --color-700: #54503A;
  --color-800: #383629;
  --color-900: #23211A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage-green: {
    50: '#FAF9F5',
    100: '#F2EFE4',
    200: '#E3DFC9',
    300: '#CCC5A3',
    400: '#B3AB7F',
    500: '#978D5E',
    600: '#756E4D',
    700: '#54503A',
    800: '#383629',
    900: '#23211A',
  },
}

$base: #AC9F5D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F5;
$base-100: #F2EFE4;
$base-200: #E3DFC9;
$base-300: #CCC5A3;
$base-400: #B3AB7F;
$base-500: #978D5E;
$base-600: #756E4D;
$base-700: #54503A;
$base-800: #383629;
$base-900: #23211A;
$base-hover: #8C8148;
$base-subtle: #E3E0D1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AC9F5D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EFE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3DFC9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCC5A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3AB7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#978D5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#756E4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54503A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23211A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AC9F5D

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