What color is #AF9E46?

#AF9E46 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(175, 158, 70), and in HSL hsl(50, 43%, 48%).

Is #AF9E46 accessible as text?

On white, #AF9E46 has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #AF9E46, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AF9E46?

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

What colors go well with #AF9E46?

#AF9E46 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4657AF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AF9E46 below.

Is #AF9E46 good for buttons?

#AF9E46 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AF9E46 — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AF9E46 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #AF9E46 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.

#AF9E46 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AF9E46

Not just a swatch — here's how #AF9E46 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AF9E46 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AF9E46 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #AF9E46 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #AF9E46 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #919971 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 #AF9E46 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #AF9E46 Secondary #CFCAAE 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 #AF9E46 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very 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 6.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #9DAF46 — 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 #AF9E46 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AF9E46;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 158 70;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.6% 0.110 98.5);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F1E1;
  --color-200: #E8E2C5;
  --color-300: #D3CA9C;
  --color-400: #BDB175;
  --color-500: #A09455;
  --color-600: #7C7346;
  --color-700: #595336;
  --color-800: #3B3726;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F1E1',
    200: '#E8E2C5',
    300: '#D3CA9C',
    400: '#BDB175',
    500: '#A09455',
    600: '#7C7346',
    700: '#595336',
    800: '#3B3726',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #AF9E46;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F1E1;
$base-200: #E8E2C5;
$base-300: #D3CA9C;
$base-400: #BDB175;
$base-500: #A09455;
$base-600: #7C7346;
$base-700: #595336;
$base-800: #3B3726;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #8C7E38;
$base-subtle: #E4E0CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AF9E46",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E2C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3CA9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDB175",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A09455",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595336",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3726",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AF9E46

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Pairs with #AF9E46

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