What color is #DAA64E?

#DAA64E is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(218, 166, 78), and in HSL hsl(38, 65%, 58%).

Is #DAA64E accessible as text?

On white, #DAA64E has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #DAA64E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DAA64E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #DAA64E?

#DAA64E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E81DA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DAA64E below.

Is #DAA64E good for buttons?

#DAA64E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DAA64E — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DAA64E the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DAA64E is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DAA64E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DAA64E

Not just a swatch — here's how #DAA64E works with other colors. Named schemes with #DAA64E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DAA64E Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps 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 #DAA64E Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #DAA64E Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #DAA64E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

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 #DAA64E Secondary #EDDABE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

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 Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DAA64E 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

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 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DAA64E

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People also use #DAA64E with

Terracotta Pear Glaucous Greige Army Green

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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4ECE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DAD54E — 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 #DAA64E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DAA64E;
  --color-base-rgb: 218 166 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.7% 0.121 78.2);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F9EEDD;
  --color-200: #F1DDBC;
  --color-300: #E2C38E;
  --color-400: #CFA763;
  --color-500: #B48A41;
  --color-600: #896C38;
  --color-700: #624E2D;
  --color-800: #403521;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F9EEDD',
    200: '#F1DDBC',
    300: '#E2C38E',
    400: '#CFA763',
    500: '#B48A41',
    600: '#896C38',
    700: '#624E2D',
    800: '#403521',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #DAA64E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F9EEDD;
$base-200: #F1DDBC;
$base-300: #E2C38E;
$base-400: #CFA763;
$base-500: #B48A41;
$base-600: #896C38;
$base-700: #624E2D;
$base-800: #403521;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #C38B29;
$base-subtle: #EFE3CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DAA64E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9EEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1DDBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2C38E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFA763",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B48A41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#896C38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#624E2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403521",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DAA64E

Color Lab

Pairs with #DAA64E

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