What color is #43380D?

#43380D is a very dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(67, 56, 13), and in HSL hsl(48, 68%, 16%).

Is #43380D accessible as text?

On white, #43380D has a contrast ratio of 11.60:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.81:1 (fails). For text placed on #43380D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #43380D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-700 (#473C39).

What colors go well with #43380D?

#43380D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D1845. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #43380D below.

Is #43380D good for buttons?

#43380D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #43380D — black text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #43380D the same as CSS darkslategray?

No — #43380D is not the CSS named color darkslategray, but darkslategray (#2F4F4F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#43380D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #43380D

Not just a swatch — here's how #43380D works with other colors. Named schemes with #43380D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #43380D Secondary #B26810 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Espresso as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #43380D Secondary #784C20 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2227

Espresso plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #43380D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Espresso holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #43380D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Espresso 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 #43380D Secondary #625F51 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Espresso 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 Espresso carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #43380D 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 63/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 74/100

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 67/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #43380D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 11.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E1BF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #3D450D — 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 #43380D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #43380D;
  --color-base-rgb: 67 56 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(34.3% 0.061 94.4);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F9F3DC;
  --color-200: #F2E7BB;
  --color-300: #E3D28C;
  --color-400: #D1BB61;
  --color-500: #B69E3F;
  --color-600: #8B7A37;
  --color-700: #63582C;
  --color-800: #413A20;
  --color-900: #282415;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  espresso: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F9F3DC',
    200: '#F2E7BB',
    300: '#E3D28C',
    400: '#D1BB61',
    500: '#B69E3F',
    600: '#8B7A37',
    700: '#63582C',
    800: '#413A20',
    900: '#282415',
  },
}

$base: #43380D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F9F3DC;
$base-200: #F2E7BB;
$base-300: #E3D28C;
$base-400: #D1BB61;
$base-500: #B69E3F;
$base-600: #8B7A37;
$base-700: #63582C;
$base-800: #413A20;
$base-900: #282415;
$base-hover: #372E0A;
$base-subtle: #E0D39E;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#43380D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F3DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2E7BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3D28C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1BB61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B69E3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B7A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63582C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413A20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282415",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #43380D

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