What color is #ADA54D?

#ADA54D is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(173, 165, 77), and in HSL hsl(55, 38%, 49%).

Is #ADA54D accessible as text?

On white, #ADA54D has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #ADA54D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ADA54D?

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

What colors go well with #ADA54D?

#ADA54D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D55AC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ADA54D below.

Is #ADA54D good for buttons?

#ADA54D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ADA54D — white text only reaches 2.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ADA54D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #ADA54D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#ADA54D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ADA54D

Not just a swatch — here's how #ADA54D works with other colors. Named schemes with #ADA54D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ADA54D 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 #ADA54D 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 #ADA54D 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 #ADA54D 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 #ADA54D Secondary #D2D0B3 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 #ADA54D 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ADA54D 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 7.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #95AC4D — 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 #ADA54D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ADA54D;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 165 77;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.1% 0.110 104.1);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F1E2;
  --color-200: #E6E3C7;
  --color-300: #D0CC9F;
  --color-400: #B8B37A;
  --color-500: #9C9659;
  --color-600: #797549;
  --color-700: #575438;
  --color-800: #3A3827;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F1E2',
    200: '#E6E3C7',
    300: '#D0CC9F',
    400: '#B8B37A',
    500: '#9C9659',
    600: '#797549',
    700: '#575438',
    800: '#3A3827',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #ADA54D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F1E2;
$base-200: #E6E3C7;
$base-300: #D0CC9F;
$base-400: #B8B37A;
$base-500: #9C9659;
$base-600: #797549;
$base-700: #575438;
$base-800: #3A3827;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #8A843E;
$base-subtle: #E3E1CD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ADA54D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E3C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0CC9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8B37A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C9659",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797549",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3827",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ADA54D

Color Lab

Pairs with #ADA54D

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