What color is #B29B15?

#B29B15 is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(178, 155, 21), and in HSL hsl(51, 79%, 39%).

Is #B29B15 accessible as text?

On white, #B29B15 has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #B29B15, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B29B15?

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

What colors go well with #B29B15?

#B29B15 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #152CB2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B29B15 below.

Is #B29B15 good for buttons?

#B29B15 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B29B15 — white text only reaches 2.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B29B15 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B29B15 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.

#B29B15 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B29B15

Not just a swatch — here's how #B29B15 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B29B15 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B29B15 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 #B29B15 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 #B29B15 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 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 #B29B15 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 #B29B15 Secondary #CFC8A5 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 #B29B15 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 78/100

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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2ECCE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #95B215 — 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 #B29B15 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B29B15;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 155 21;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.9% 0.138 98.1);
  --color-50: #FEFCF1;
  --color-100: #FCF7DA;
  --color-200: #F6EDB6;
  --color-300: #EBDB85;
  --color-400: #DAC758;
  --color-500: #C0AB35;
  --color-600: #928330;
  --color-700: #675E28;
  --color-800: #433E1D;
  --color-900: #292614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FEFCF1',
    100: '#FCF7DA',
    200: '#F6EDB6',
    300: '#EBDB85',
    400: '#DAC758',
    500: '#C0AB35',
    600: '#928330',
    700: '#675E28',
    800: '#433E1D',
    900: '#292614',
  },
}

$base: #B29B15;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF1;
$base-100: #FCF7DA;
$base-200: #F6EDB6;
$base-300: #EBDB85;
$base-400: #DAC758;
$base-500: #C0AB35;
$base-600: #928330;
$base-700: #675E28;
$base-800: #433E1D;
$base-900: #292614;
$base-hover: #8E7C11;
$base-subtle: #ECE4B4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B29B15",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCF7DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6EDB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBDB85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAC758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C0AB35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#928330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#675E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#433E1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B29B15

Color Lab

Pairs with #B29B15

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