What color is #B29439?

#B29439 is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(178, 148, 57), and in HSL hsl(45, 51%, 46%).

Is #B29439 accessible as text?

On white, #B29439 has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #B29439, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B29439?

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

What colors go well with #B29439?

#B29439 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3957B1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B29439 below.

Is #B29439 good for buttons?

#B29439 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B29439 — white text only reaches 2.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B29439 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B29439 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.

#B29439 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B29439

Not just a swatch — here's how #B29439 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B29439 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B29439 Secondary #B26711 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon 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 #B29439 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dijon 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 #B29439 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Dijon 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 #B29439 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dijon 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 #B29439 Secondary #CDC3A6 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B29439 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 33/100

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 67/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B29439 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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE9D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A7B139 — 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 #B29439 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B29439;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 148 57;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.7% 0.114 90.6);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6F0E0;
  --color-200: #EBE1C1;
  --color-300: #D9C897;
  --color-400: #C3AE6F;
  --color-500: #A7914E;
  --color-600: #817141;
  --color-700: #5C5233;
  --color-800: #3D3724;
  --color-900: #262218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6F0E0',
    200: '#EBE1C1',
    300: '#D9C897',
    400: '#C3AE6F',
    500: '#A7914E',
    600: '#817141',
    700: '#5C5233',
    800: '#3D3724',
    900: '#262218',
  },
}

$base: #B29439;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6F0E0;
$base-200: #EBE1C1;
$base-300: #D9C897;
$base-400: #C3AE6F;
$base-500: #A7914E;
$base-600: #817141;
$base-700: #5C5233;
$base-800: #3D3724;
$base-900: #262218;
$base-hover: #8E762E;
$base-subtle: #E6DEC6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B29439",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9C897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3AE6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7914E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B29439

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Pairs with #B29439

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