What color is #B9A337?

#B9A337 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(185, 163, 55), and in HSL hsl(50, 54%, 47%).

Is #B9A337 accessible as text?

On white, #B9A337 has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #B9A337, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B9A337?

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

What colors go well with #B9A337?

#B9A337 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #374DB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B9A337 below.

Is #B9A337 good for buttons?

#B9A337 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B9A337 — white text only reaches 2.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B9A337 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #B9A337 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.

#B9A337 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B9A337

Not just a swatch — here's how #B9A337 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B9A337 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B9A337 Secondary #B2680E 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 #B9A337 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 #B9A337 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 #B9A337 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 #B9A337 Secondary #D7D0AF 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 #B9A337 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 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

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 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B9A337 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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEBD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A3B937 — 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 #B9A337 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B9A337;
  --color-base-rgb: 185 163 55;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.5% 0.127 97.5);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F2DF;
  --color-200: #ECE5C0;
  --color-300: #DACF95;
  --color-400: #C6B76C;
  --color-500: #AA9A4B;
  --color-600: #83773F;
  --color-700: #5D5632;
  --color-800: #3D3923;
  --color-900: #262317;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F2DF',
    200: '#ECE5C0',
    300: '#DACF95',
    400: '#C6B76C',
    500: '#AA9A4B',
    600: '#83773F',
    700: '#5D5632',
    800: '#3D3923',
    900: '#262317',
  },
}

$base: #B9A337;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F2DF;
$base-200: #ECE5C0;
$base-300: #DACF95;
$base-400: #C6B76C;
$base-500: #AA9A4B;
$base-600: #83773F;
$base-700: #5D5632;
$base-800: #3D3923;
$base-900: #262317;
$base-hover: #94822C;
$base-subtle: #E7E2C6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B9A337",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F2DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECE5C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DACF95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6B76C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA9A4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83773F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5632",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262317",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B9A337

Color Lab

Pairs with #B9A337

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