What color is #B09E45?

#B09E45 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(176, 158, 69), and in HSL hsl(50, 44%, 48%).

Is #B09E45 accessible as text?

On white, #B09E45 has a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #B09E45, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B09E45?

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

What colors go well with #B09E45?

#B09E45 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4556B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B09E45 below.

Is #B09E45 good for buttons?

#B09E45 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B09E45 — white text only reaches 2.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B09E45 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B09E45 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.

#B09E45 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B09E45

Not just a swatch — here's how #B09E45 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B09E45 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B09E45 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 #B09E45 Secondary #546A35 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 #B09E45 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 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 #B09E45 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 #B09E45 Secondary #D0CAAE 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 #B09E45 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 99/100

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 38/100

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 37/100

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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People also use #B09E45 with

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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 #9EB045 — 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 #B09E45 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B09E45;
  --color-base-rgb: 176 158 69;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.111 98.0);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F1E1;
  --color-200: #E8E2C4;
  --color-300: #D4CB9B;
  --color-400: #BDB175;
  --color-500: #A19454;
  --color-600: #7C7346;
  --color-700: #595336;
  --color-800: #3B3826;
  --color-900: #252319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F1E1',
    200: '#E8E2C4',
    300: '#D4CB9B',
    400: '#BDB175',
    500: '#A19454',
    600: '#7C7346',
    700: '#595336',
    800: '#3B3826',
    900: '#252319',
  },
}

$base: #B09E45;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F1E1;
$base-200: #E8E2C4;
$base-300: #D4CB9B;
$base-400: #BDB175;
$base-500: #A19454;
$base-600: #7C7346;
$base-700: #595336;
$base-800: #3B3826;
$base-900: #252319;
$base-hover: #8D7F37;
$base-subtle: #E5E0CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B09E45",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E2C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4CB9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDB175",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A19454",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595336",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B09E45

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