What color is #BF7D1A?

#BF7D1A is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(191, 125, 26), and in HSL hsl(36, 76%, 43%).

Is #BF7D1A accessible as text?

On white, #BF7D1A has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #BF7D1A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BF7D1A?

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

What colors go well with #BF7D1A?

#BF7D1A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1A5DC1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BF7D1A below.

Is #BF7D1A good for buttons?

#BF7D1A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BF7D1A — white text only reaches 3.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BF7D1A the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #BF7D1A 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.

#BF7D1A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BF7D1A

Not just a swatch — here's how #BF7D1A works with other colors. Named schemes with #BF7D1A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF7D1A Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #BF7D1A Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #BF7D1A Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2B314B

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 #BF7D1A 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 #BF7D1A Secondary #CCB499 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 #BF7D1A 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

High

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

Surface fit 26/100

Low

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

Print safety 84/100

Very 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E5D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1B61A — 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 #BF7D1A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BF7D1A;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 125 26;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.3% 0.132 70.3);
  --color-50: #FEF9F1;
  --color-100: #FBEEDA;
  --color-200: #F5DCB7;
  --color-300: #E9C187;
  --color-400: #D8A65A;
  --color-500: #BD8837;
  --color-600: #906A32;
  --color-700: #664E29;
  --color-800: #43341E;
  --color-900: #292114;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEF9F1',
    100: '#FBEEDA',
    200: '#F5DCB7',
    300: '#E9C187',
    400: '#D8A65A',
    500: '#BD8837',
    600: '#906A32',
    700: '#664E29',
    800: '#43341E',
    900: '#292114',
  },
}

$base: #BF7D1A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F1;
$base-100: #FBEEDA;
$base-200: #F5DCB7;
$base-300: #E9C187;
$base-400: #D8A65A;
$base-500: #BD8837;
$base-600: #906A32;
$base-700: #664E29;
$base-800: #43341E;
$base-900: #292114;
$base-hover: #9A6515;
$base-subtle: #EDD8BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BF7D1A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBEEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5DCB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9C187",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8A65A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD8837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#906A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664E29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43341E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292114",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BF7D1A

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