What color is #AD9826?

#AD9826 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(173, 152, 38), and in HSL hsl(51, 64%, 41%).

Is #AD9826 accessible as text?

On white, #AD9826 has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #AD9826, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AD9826?

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

What colors go well with #AD9826?

#AD9826 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #263AAB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AD9826 below.

Is #AD9826 good for buttons?

#AD9826 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AD9826 — white text only reaches 2.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AD9826 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AD9826 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.

#AD9826 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AD9826

Not just a swatch — here's how #AD9826 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AD9826 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AD9826 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 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 #AD9826 Secondary #546A36 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 #AD9826 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #AD9826 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 #AD9826 Secondary #CBC5A4 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 #AD9826 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 30/100

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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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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEBD3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #93AB26 — 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 #AD9826 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AD9826;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 152 38;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.9% 0.128 98.2);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F4DD;
  --color-200: #F0E8BC;
  --color-300: #E1D58E;
  --color-400: #CEBE64;
  --color-500: #B3A242;
  --color-600: #897D39;
  --color-700: #61592E;
  --color-800: #403B21;
  --color-900: #272516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F4DD',
    200: '#F0E8BC',
    300: '#E1D58E',
    400: '#CEBE64',
    500: '#B3A242',
    600: '#897D39',
    700: '#61592E',
    800: '#403B21',
    900: '#272516',
  },
}

$base: #AD9826;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F4DD;
$base-200: #F0E8BC;
$base-300: #E1D58E;
$base-400: #CEBE64;
$base-500: #B3A242;
$base-600: #897D39;
$base-700: #61592E;
$base-800: #403B21;
$base-900: #272516;
$base-hover: #89791E;
$base-subtle: #E8E1BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AD9826",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0E8BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1D58E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEBE64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3A242",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#897D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61592E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403B21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AD9826

Color Lab

Pairs with #AD9826

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