Arrowwood
Also known as: University of California Gold, Letter Jacket, Old Trail, Fig Mustard Yellow
Arrowwood is a medium, lively orange that reads as friendly and enthusiastic. It shines in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Arrowwood maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.35:1 on black clears AA.
Arrowwood color codes
- HEX
- #B3861E
- RGB
- rgb(179, 134, 30)
- RGBA
- rgba(179, 134, 30, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(42, 71%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(42, 83%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 25%, 83%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(59.2 11.1 57.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.7% 0.124 82.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 1027 — Curry#A77F0E · ΔE 3.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Arrowwood works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Arrowwood
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Arrowwood by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.35:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Arrowwood background: #000000
Palettes featuring Arrowwood
Arrowwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Arrowwood
Arrowwood triad
Similar colors
- Honey#AE8934 · ΔE 2.9
- Treasures#BA8B36 · ΔE 3.2
- Rich Gold#AA8833 · ΔE 3.5
- Nugget#BC9229 · ΔE 3.9
- Bronze#A87900 · ΔE 4.5
- Pizza#BF8D3C · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arrowwood is closest to Blue Jay.
Arrowwood FAQs
What color is Arrowwood?
Arrowwood is a medium orange with the hex code #B3861E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 71% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Arrowwood?
The hex code for Arrowwood is #B3861E. In RGB it's rgb(179, 134, 30), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 25%, 83%, 30%).
What colors go well with Arrowwood?
Arrowwood pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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