What color is #B5960C?

#B5960C is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(181, 150, 12), and in HSL hsl(49, 88%, 38%).

Is #B5960C accessible as text?

On white, #B5960C has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #B5960C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B5960C?

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

What colors go well with #B5960C?

#B5960C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C2BB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B5960C below.

Is #B5960C good for buttons?

#B5960C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B5960C — white text only reaches 2.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B5960C the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B5960C 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.

#B5960C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B5960C

Not just a swatch — here's how #B5960C works with other colors. Named schemes with #B5960C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B5960C Secondary #B26810 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 #B5960C 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 #B5960C Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #B5960C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F 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 #B5960C Secondary #CFC5A2 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 #B5960C 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

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 28/100

Low

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

Print safety 79/100

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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECCB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9DB60C — 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 #B5960C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B5960C;
  --color-base-rgb: 181 150 12;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.2% 0.137 93.8);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF6D8;
  --color-200: #FAEDB2;
  --color-300: #F0DC7F;
  --color-400: #E2C750;
  --color-500: #C8AB2D;
  --color-600: #98842A;
  --color-700: #6B5E24;
  --color-800: #463E1B;
  --color-900: #2B2613;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF6D8',
    200: '#FAEDB2',
    300: '#F0DC7F',
    400: '#E2C750',
    500: '#C8AB2D',
    600: '#98842A',
    700: '#6B5E24',
    800: '#463E1B',
    900: '#2B2613',
  },
}

$base: #B5960C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF6D8;
$base-200: #FAEDB2;
$base-300: #F0DC7F;
$base-400: #E2C750;
$base-500: #C8AB2D;
$base-600: #98842A;
$base-700: #6B5E24;
$base-800: #463E1B;
$base-900: #2B2613;
$base-hover: #927909;
$base-subtle: #EFE4B0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B5960C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAEDB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0DC7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E2C750",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8AB2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98842A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B5E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463E1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2613",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B5960C

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Pairs with #B5960C

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