What color is #DBA009?

#DBA009 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(219, 160, 9), and in HSL hsl(43, 92%, 45%).

Is #DBA009 accessible as text?

On white, #DBA009 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBA009, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBA009?

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

What colors go well with #DBA009?

#DBA009 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0945DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBA009 below.

Is #DBA009 good for buttons?

#DBA009 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBA009 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBA009 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #DBA009 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBA009 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBA009

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBA009 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBA009 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DBA009 Secondary #B36715 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 #DBA009 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #929970 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 #DBA009 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 #DBA009 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 #DBA009 Secondary #EAD5B1 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 #DBA009 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DBA009

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People also use #DBA009 with

Coquelicot Yellow Green Cerulean 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBD0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D2DC09 — 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 #DBA009 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBA009;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 160 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.152 81.7);
  --color-50: #FEFAF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #FCE6B1;
  --color-300: #F3D17C;
  --color-400: #E5BA4D;
  --color-500: #CB9D29;
  --color-600: #9A7A28;
  --color-700: #6D5722;
  --color-800: #473A1A;
  --color-900: #2B2412;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FEFAF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#FCE6B1',
    300: '#F3D17C',
    400: '#E5BA4D',
    500: '#CB9D29',
    600: '#9A7A28',
    700: '#6D5722',
    800: '#473A1A',
    900: '#2B2412',
  },
}

$base: #DBA009;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFAF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #FCE6B1;
$base-300: #F3D17C;
$base-400: #E5BA4D;
$base-500: #CB9D29;
$base-600: #9A7A28;
$base-700: #6D5722;
$base-800: #473A1A;
$base-900: #2B2412;
$base-hover: #B08007;
$base-subtle: #F2E2B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBA009",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFAF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCE6B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3D17C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5BA4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB9D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A7A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D5722",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#473A1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2412",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBA009

Color Lab

Pairs with #DBA009

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