What color is #B37416?

#B37416 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(179, 116, 22), and in HSL hsl(36, 78%, 39%).

Is #B37416 accessible as text?

On white, #B37416 has a contrast ratio of 3.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #B37416, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B37416?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #B37416?

#B37416 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1654B1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B37416 below.

Is #B37416 good for buttons?

#B37416 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B37416 — white text only reaches 3.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B37416 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B37416 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.

#B37416 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B37416

Not just a swatch — here's how #B37416 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B37416 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B37416 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B37416 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Copper anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B37416 Secondary #794B23 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B222A

Copper plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B37416 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602032 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Copper sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B37416 Secondary #C1AA91 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Copper 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 Copper carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B37416 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

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 72/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B37416 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E3CE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B1A716 — 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 #B37416 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B37416;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 116 22;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.1% 0.126 69.9);
  --color-50: #FEF9F1;
  --color-100: #FBEEDA;
  --color-200: #F6DDB6;
  --color-300: #EAC285;
  --color-400: #DAA658;
  --color-500: #BF8836;
  --color-600: #916B30;
  --color-700: #674E28;
  --color-800: #43341E;
  --color-900: #292114;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FEF9F1',
    100: '#FBEEDA',
    200: '#F6DDB6',
    300: '#EAC285',
    400: '#DAA658',
    500: '#BF8836',
    600: '#916B30',
    700: '#674E28',
    800: '#43341E',
    900: '#292114',
  },
}

$base: #B37416;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F1;
$base-100: #FBEEDA;
$base-200: #F6DDB6;
$base-300: #EAC285;
$base-400: #DAA658;
$base-500: #BF8836;
$base-600: #916B30;
$base-700: #674E28;
$base-800: #43341E;
$base-900: #292114;
$base-hover: #8E5C12;
$base-subtle: #ECD6B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B37416",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6DDB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAC285",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAA658",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF8836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#916B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43341E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292114",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B37416

Color Lab

Pairs with #B37416

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