What color is #AF8546?

#AF8546 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(175, 133, 70), and in HSL hsl(36, 43%, 48%).

Is #AF8546 accessible as text?

On white, #AF8546 has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #AF8546, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AF8546?

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

What colors go well with #AF8546?

#AF8546 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4670AF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AF8546 below.

Is #AF8546 good for buttons?

#AF8546 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AF8546 — white text only reaches 3.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AF8546 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AF8546 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#AF8546 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AF8546

Not just a swatch — here's how #AF8546 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AF8546 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AF8546 Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Goldenrod as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AF8546 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

Dark Goldenrod 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 #AF8546 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Dark Goldenrod opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AF8546 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Goldenrod sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AF8546 Secondary #C5B6A1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Goldenrod 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 Dark Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AF8546 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AF8546

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People also use #AF8546 with

Indian Red Citron Very Peri Greige Taupe

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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE6DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AFA846 — 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 #AF8546 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AF8546;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 133 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.4% 0.096 75.7);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F4ECE1;
  --color-200: #E8DAC5;
  --color-300: #D3BD9C;
  --color-400: #BDA075;
  --color-500: #A08255;
  --color-600: #7C6646;
  --color-700: #594B36;
  --color-800: #3B3326;
  --color-900: #242019;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F4ECE1',
    200: '#E8DAC5',
    300: '#D3BD9C',
    400: '#BDA075',
    500: '#A08255',
    600: '#7C6646',
    700: '#594B36',
    800: '#3B3326',
    900: '#242019',
  },
}

$base: #AF8546;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F4ECE1;
$base-200: #E8DAC5;
$base-300: #D3BD9C;
$base-400: #BDA075;
$base-500: #A08255;
$base-600: #7C6646;
$base-700: #594B36;
$base-800: #3B3326;
$base-900: #242019;
$base-hover: #8C6A38;
$base-subtle: #E4DACA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AF8546",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4ECE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8DAC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3BD9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDA075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A08255",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C6646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242019",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AF8546

Color Lab

Pairs with #AF8546

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