What color is #B7873E?

#B7873E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(183, 135, 62), and in HSL hsl(36, 49%, 48%).

Is #B7873E accessible as text?

On white, #B7873E has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #B7873E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B7873E?

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

What colors go well with #B7873E?

#B7873E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E6EB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B7873E below.

Is #B7873E good for buttons?

#B7873E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B7873E — white text only reaches 3.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B7873E the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #B7873E is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B7873E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B7873E

Not just a swatch — here's how #B7873E works with other colors. Named schemes with #B7873E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B7873E Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Dark Goldenrod 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 #B7873E Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Dark Goldenrod 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 #B7873E Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Dark Goldenrod 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 #B7873E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Goldenrod 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 #B7873E Secondary #CBBAA2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Goldenrod 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 Dark Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B7873E 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

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 74/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 73/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B7873E 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE6DB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6AE3E — 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 #B7873E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B7873E;
  --color-base-rgb: 183 135 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.6% 0.107 75.3);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5EDE0;
  --color-200: #EADAC2;
  --color-300: #D7BE98;
  --color-400: #C2A170;
  --color-500: #A6834F;
  --color-600: #7F6742;
  --color-700: #5B4B34;
  --color-800: #3C3325;
  --color-900: #252018;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5EDE0',
    200: '#EADAC2',
    300: '#D7BE98',
    400: '#C2A170',
    500: '#A6834F',
    600: '#7F6742',
    700: '#5B4B34',
    800: '#3C3325',
    900: '#252018',
  },
}

$base: #B7873E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5EDE0;
$base-200: #EADAC2;
$base-300: #D7BE98;
$base-400: #C2A170;
$base-500: #A6834F;
$base-600: #7F6742;
$base-700: #5B4B34;
$base-800: #3C3325;
$base-900: #252018;
$base-hover: #926C32;
$base-subtle: #E6DAC8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B7873E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EADAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7BE98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2A170",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6834F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F6742",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B7873E

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