What color is #ADA33E?

#ADA33E is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(173, 163, 62), and in HSL hsl(55, 47%, 46%).

Is #ADA33E accessible as text?

On white, #ADA33E has a contrast ratio of 2.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #ADA33E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ADA33E?

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

What colors go well with #ADA33E?

#ADA33E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E47AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ADA33E below.

Is #ADA33E good for buttons?

#ADA33E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ADA33E — white text only reaches 2.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ADA33E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ADA33E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ADA33E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ADA33E

Not just a swatch — here's how #ADA33E works with other colors. Named schemes with #ADA33E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ADA33E Secondary #B1680B 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 #ADA33E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B 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 #ADA33E 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 #ADA33E 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 #ADA33E Secondary #D0CEAE 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 #ADA33E 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

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 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

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 #ADA33E with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #91AC3E — 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 #ADA33E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ADA33E;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 163 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.5% 0.122 103.7);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F3E0;
  --color-200: #E9E6C3;
  --color-300: #D6D199;
  --color-400: #C0B972;
  --color-500: #A49D51;
  --color-600: #7E7944;
  --color-700: #5A5734;
  --color-800: #3C3A25;
  --color-900: #252418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F3E0',
    200: '#E9E6C3',
    300: '#D6D199',
    400: '#C0B972',
    500: '#A49D51',
    600: '#7E7944',
    700: '#5A5734',
    800: '#3C3A25',
    900: '#252418',
  },
}

$base: #ADA33E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F3E0;
$base-200: #E9E6C3;
$base-300: #D6D199;
$base-400: #C0B972;
$base-500: #A49D51;
$base-600: #7E7944;
$base-700: #5A5734;
$base-800: #3C3A25;
$base-900: #252418;
$base-hover: #8A8332;
$base-subtle: #E4E2C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ADA33E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6D199",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0B972",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A49D51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7944",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ADA33E

Color Lab

Pairs with #ADA33E

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