What color is #B3A80C?

#B3A80C is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(179, 168, 12), and in HSL hsl(56, 87%, 37%).

Is #B3A80C accessible as text?

On white, #B3A80C has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #B3A80C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B3A80C?

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

What colors go well with #B3A80C?

#B3A80C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C17B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B3A80C below.

Is #B3A80C good for buttons?

#B3A80C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B3A80C — white text only reaches 2.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B3A80C the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #B3A80C is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#B3A80C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B3A80C

Not just a swatch — here's how #B3A80C works with other colors. Named schemes with #B3A80C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B3A80C Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #B3A80C Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #B3A80C Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #B3A80C Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron 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 #B3A80C Secondary #D5D3AB Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B3A80C 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 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 74/100

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. 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3F0CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #85B00C — 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 #B3A80C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B3A80C;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 168 12;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.8% 0.150 104.8);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFBD8;
  --color-200: #FAF5B3;
  --color-300: #F0E87F;
  --color-400: #E1D751;
  --color-500: #C7BD2E;
  --color-600: #97902B;
  --color-700: #6B6624;
  --color-800: #45431C;
  --color-900: #2A2913;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFBD8',
    200: '#FAF5B3',
    300: '#F0E87F',
    400: '#E1D751',
    500: '#C7BD2E',
    600: '#97902B',
    700: '#6B6624',
    800: '#45431C',
    900: '#2A2913',
  },
}

$base: #B3A80C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFBD8;
$base-200: #FAF5B3;
$base-300: #F0E87F;
$base-400: #E1D751;
$base-500: #C7BD2E;
$base-600: #97902B;
$base-700: #6B6624;
$base-800: #45431C;
$base-900: #2A2913;
$base-hover: #8D840A;
$base-subtle: #EFEAAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B3A80C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFBD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF5B3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0E87F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E1D751",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C7BD2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#97902B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45431C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2913",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B3A80C

Color Lab

Pairs with #B3A80C

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