What color is #ACA035?

#ACA035 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(172, 160, 53), and in HSL hsl(54, 53%, 44%).

Is #ACA035 accessible as text?

On white, #ACA035 has a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACA035, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACA035?

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

What colors go well with #ACA035?

#ACA035 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3541AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACA035 below.

Is #ACA035 good for buttons?

#ACA035 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACA035 — white text only reaches 2.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACA035 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #ACA035 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.

#ACA035 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACA035

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACA035 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACA035 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ACA035 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #ACA035 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #ACA035 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #ACA035 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Brass 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 #ACA035 Secondary #CECBAA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ACA035 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ACA035 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEBD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #90AC35 — 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 #ACA035 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ACA035;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 160 53;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.6% 0.126 102.8);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F4DF;
  --color-200: #ECE7C1;
  --color-300: #DAD395;
  --color-400: #C5BC6D;
  --color-500: #A9A04C;
  --color-600: #827B40;
  --color-700: #5D5932;
  --color-800: #3D3B24;
  --color-900: #262417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F4DF',
    200: '#ECE7C1',
    300: '#DAD395',
    400: '#C5BC6D',
    500: '#A9A04C',
    600: '#827B40',
    700: '#5D5932',
    800: '#3D3B24',
    900: '#262417',
  },
}

$base: #ACA035;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F4DF;
$base-200: #ECE7C1;
$base-300: #DAD395;
$base-400: #C5BC6D;
$base-500: #A9A04C;
$base-600: #827B40;
$base-700: #5D5932;
$base-800: #3D3B24;
$base-900: #262417;
$base-hover: #89802A;
$base-subtle: #E5E2C3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACA035",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECE7C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAD395",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5BC6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9A04C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#827B40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5932",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ACA035

Color Lab

Pairs with #ACA035

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