What color is #B3A042?

#B3A042 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(179, 160, 66), and in HSL hsl(50, 46%, 48%).

Is #B3A042 accessible as text?

On white, #B3A042 has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #B3A042, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B3A042?

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

What colors go well with #B3A042?

#B3A042 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4255B3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B3A042 below.

Is #B3A042 good for buttons?

#B3A042 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B3A042 — white text only reaches 2.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B3A042 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B3A042 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.

#B3A042 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B3A042

Not just a swatch — here's how #B3A042 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B3A042 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B3A042 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 #B3A042 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 #B3A042 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 #B3A042 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 #B3A042 Secondary #D3CDAF 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 #B3A042 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 73/100

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 61/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B3A042 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #A0B342 — 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 #B3A042 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B3A042;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 160 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.4% 0.116 97.9);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F1E1;
  --color-200: #E9E3C4;
  --color-300: #D5CB9A;
  --color-400: #BFB273;
  --color-500: #A39552;
  --color-600: #7E7444;
  --color-700: #5A5435;
  --color-800: #3C3825;
  --color-900: #252318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F1E1',
    200: '#E9E3C4',
    300: '#D5CB9A',
    400: '#BFB273',
    500: '#A39552',
    600: '#7E7444',
    700: '#5A5435',
    800: '#3C3825',
    900: '#252318',
  },
}

$base: #B3A042;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F1E1;
$base-200: #E9E3C4;
$base-300: #D5CB9A;
$base-400: #BFB273;
$base-500: #A39552;
$base-600: #7E7444;
$base-700: #5A5435;
$base-800: #3C3825;
$base-900: #252318;
$base-hover: #8F8035;
$base-subtle: #E5E0C9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B3A042",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E3C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5CB9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BFB273",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A39552",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7444",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3825",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B3A042

Color Lab

Pairs with #B3A042

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