What color is #B6A03F?

#B6A03F is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(182, 160, 63), and in HSL hsl(49, 49%, 48%).

Is #B6A03F accessible as text?

On white, #B6A03F has a contrast ratio of 2.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #B6A03F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B6A03F?

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

What colors go well with #B6A03F?

#B6A03F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E54B6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B6A03F below.

Is #B6A03F good for buttons?

#B6A03F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B6A03F — white text only reaches 2.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B6A03F the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #B6A03F 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.

#B6A03F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B6A03F

Not just a swatch — here's how #B6A03F works with other colors. Named schemes with #B6A03F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B6A03F Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 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 #B6A03F Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F 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 #B6A03F Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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 #B6A03F 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 #B6A03F Secondary #D4CDAF 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 #B6A03F 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 74/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

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 #B6A03F 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 7.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #A4B63E — 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 #B6A03F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B6A03F;
  --color-base-rgb: 182 160 63;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.7% 0.118 96.4);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F1E0;
  --color-200: #EAE3C2;
  --color-300: #D7CC98;
  --color-400: #C2B370;
  --color-500: #A6964F;
  --color-600: #7F7442;
  --color-700: #5B5434;
  --color-800: #3C3825;
  --color-900: #252318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F1E0',
    200: '#EAE3C2',
    300: '#D7CC98',
    400: '#C2B370',
    500: '#A6964F',
    600: '#7F7442',
    700: '#5B5434',
    800: '#3C3825',
    900: '#252318',
  },
}

$base: #B6A03F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F1E0;
$base-200: #EAE3C2;
$base-300: #D7CC98;
$base-400: #C2B370;
$base-500: #A6964F;
$base-600: #7F7442;
$base-700: #5B5434;
$base-800: #3C3825;
$base-900: #252318;
$base-hover: #928032;
$base-subtle: #E6E1C8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B6A03F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE3C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7CC98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2B370",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6964F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7442",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5434",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3825",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B6A03F

Color Lab

Pairs with #B6A03F

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