What color is #AD950D?

#AD950D is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(173, 149, 13), and in HSL hsl(51, 86%, 36%).

Is #AD950D accessible as text?

On white, #AD950D has a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #AD950D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AD950D?

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

What colors go well with #AD950D?

#AD950D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D25AB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AD950D below.

Is #AD950D good for buttons?

#AD950D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AD950D — white text only reaches 2.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AD950D the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AD950D 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.

#AD950D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AD950D

Not just a swatch — here's how #AD950D works with other colors. Named schemes with #AD950D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AD950D Secondary #B2680E Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon 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 #AD950D Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Dijon 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 #AD950D Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dijon 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 #AD950D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Dijon 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 #AD950D Secondary #C9C29F Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AD950D 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 78/100

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 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3EDCA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8EAB0D — 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 #AD950D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AD950D;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 149 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.1% 0.136 97.4);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF8D8;
  --color-200: #F9EFB3;
  --color-300: #EFDE80;
  --color-400: #E0CB52;
  --color-500: #C6AF2F;
  --color-600: #96862B;
  --color-700: #6A6025;
  --color-800: #453F1C;
  --color-900: #2A2713;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF8D8',
    200: '#F9EFB3',
    300: '#EFDE80',
    400: '#E0CB52',
    500: '#C6AF2F',
    600: '#96862B',
    700: '#6A6025',
    800: '#453F1C',
    900: '#2A2713',
  },
}

$base: #AD950D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF8D8;
$base-200: #F9EFB3;
$base-300: #EFDE80;
$base-400: #E0CB52;
$base-500: #C6AF2F;
$base-600: #96862B;
$base-700: #6A6025;
$base-800: #453F1C;
$base-900: #2A2713;
$base-hover: #89760A;
$base-subtle: #EEE4AE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AD950D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9EFB3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EFDE80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E0CB52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C6AF2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#96862B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A6025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#453F1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2713",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AD950D

Color Lab

Pairs with #AD950D

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