What color is #B8860B?

Dark Goldenrod (#B8860B) is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(184, 134, 11), and in HSL hsl(43, 89%, 38%).

Is #B8860B accessible as text?

On white, #B8860B has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.45:1 (passes). For text placed on #B8860B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B8860B?

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

What colors go well with #B8860B?

#B8860B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0B3CB7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B8860B below.

Is Dark Goldenrod good for buttons?

Dark Goldenrod works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B8860B — white text only reaches 3.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Dark Goldenrod the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

Yes — #B8860B is the CSS named color darkgoldenrod.

Dark Goldenrod (#B8860B) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Dark Goldenrod

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B8860B Secondary #B36715 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 #B8860B Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #B8860B Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #B8860B 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 #B8860B Secondary #CAB99A 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 Dark Goldenrod 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 77/100

High

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use Dark Goldenrod with

Vermilion Apple Green Cobalt Blue Greige Army Green

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 5.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E8CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AFB70B — 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 Dark Goldenrod at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B8860B;
  --color-base-rgb: 184 134 11;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.2% 0.132 81.6);
  --color-50: #FEFAF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #FAE6B2;
  --color-300: #F1D07E;
  --color-400: #E3B94F;
  --color-500: #C99C2C;
  --color-600: #98792A;
  --color-700: #6B5723;
  --color-800: #463A1B;
  --color-900: #2B2413;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFAF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#FAE6B2',
    300: '#F1D07E',
    400: '#E3B94F',
    500: '#C99C2C',
    600: '#98792A',
    700: '#6B5723',
    800: '#463A1B',
    900: '#2B2413',
  },
}

$base: #B8860B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFAF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #FAE6B2;
$base-300: #F1D07E;
$base-400: #E3B94F;
$base-500: #C99C2C;
$base-600: #98792A;
$base-700: #6B5723;
$base-800: #463A1B;
$base-900: #2B2413;
$base-hover: #936B09;
$base-subtle: #F0DDAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B8860B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFAF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAE6B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1D07E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3B94F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C99C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98792A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B5723",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463A1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2413",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on Dark Goldenrod

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