Banner Gold
Also known as: Leather Tan, Dijon, Timber Beam, Bristle Grass
Expect earthy and grounded associations from Banner Gold — a medium brown well suited to leather goods and autumn design. Banner Gold plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Banner Gold color codes
- HEX
- #A28557
- RGB
- rgb(162, 133, 87)
- RGBA
- rgba(162, 133, 87, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 30%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 46%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 46%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(57.5 6.9 29.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.3% 0.072 78.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 11.2
- RAL 1020 — Olive yellow#A08F65 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Banner Gold works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Banner Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Banner Gold 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 3.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.03:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Banner Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring Banner Gold
Banner Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Banner Gold
Banner Gold triad
Similar colors
- Cumin#A58459 · ΔE 1.9
- Teak#AB8953 · ΔE 2.7
- Muesli#9E7E53 · ΔE 2.7
- Pyramid#9F7D4F · ΔE 3.1
- Wasteland#9C8855 · ΔE 3.8
- Morrel#AC8F6C · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Banner Gold is closest to Kimono.
Banner Gold FAQs
What color is Banner Gold?
Banner Gold is a medium brown with the hex code #A28557. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 30% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Banner Gold?
The hex code for Banner Gold is #A28557. In RGB it's rgb(162, 133, 87), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 46%, 36%).
What colors go well with Banner Gold?
Banner Gold 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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