What color is #534712?

#534712 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(83, 71, 18), and in HSL hsl(49, 64%, 20%).

Is #534712 accessible as text?

On white, #534712 has a contrast ratio of 9.22:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.28:1 (fails). For text placed on #534712, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #534712?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-700 (#474739).

What colors go well with #534712?

#534712 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #121E54. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #534712 below.

Is #534712 good for buttons?

#534712 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #534712 — black text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #534712 the same as CSS darkslategray?

No — #534712 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.

#534712 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #534712

Not just a swatch — here's how #534712 works with other colors. Named schemes with #534712 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #534712 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #534712 Anchor #392A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8E9969 Secondary #3B3833

Army Green anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #534712 Secondary #784C20 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2227

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #534712 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Army Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #534712 Secondary #736F5E Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Army Green 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 Army Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #534712 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 37/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 59/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 63/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #534712

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #534712 with

Garnet Army Green Navy Greige

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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E2C3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #4A5412 — 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 #534712 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #534712;
  --color-base-rgb: 83 71 18;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.9% 0.072 96.0);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F3DD;
  --color-200: #F0E7BC;
  --color-300: #E1D28E;
  --color-400: #CEBB64;
  --color-500: #B39E42;
  --color-600: #897A39;
  --color-700: #61582E;
  --color-800: #403A21;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  army-green: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F3DD',
    200: '#F0E7BC',
    300: '#E1D28E',
    400: '#CEBB64',
    500: '#B39E42',
    600: '#897A39',
    700: '#61582E',
    800: '#403A21',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #534712;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F3DD;
$base-200: #F0E7BC;
$base-300: #E1D28E;
$base-400: #CEBB64;
$base-500: #B39E42;
$base-600: #897A39;
$base-700: #61582E;
$base-800: #403A21;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #43390F;
$base-subtle: #E0D5A4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#534712",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F3DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0E7BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E1D28E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CEBB64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B39E42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#897A39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61582E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #534712

Color Lab

Pairs with #534712

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