What color is #54491C?

#54491C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(84, 73, 28), and in HSL hsl(48, 50%, 22%).

Is #54491C accessible as text?

On white, #54491C has a contrast ratio of 8.95:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.35:1 (fails). For text placed on #54491C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #54491C?

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

What colors go well with #54491C?

#54491C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C2754. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #54491C below.

Is #54491C good for buttons?

#54491C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #54491C — black text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #54491C the same as CSS darkslategray?

No — #54491C 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.

#54491C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #54491C

Not just a swatch — here's how #54491C works with other colors. Named schemes with #54491C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #54491C 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 #54491C 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 #54491C 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 #54491C 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 #54491C Secondary #747162 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 #54491C 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 39/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 58/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 62/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

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 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #54491C

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People also use #54491C with

Garnet Army Green Prussian Blue 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6E0C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #4D541C — 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 #54491C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #54491C;
  --color-base-rgb: 84 73 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.6% 0.065 95.6);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F1E0;
  --color-200: #EBE2C2;
  --color-300: #D8CB97;
  --color-400: #C2B270;
  --color-500: #A6954E;
  --color-600: #807442;
  --color-700: #5C5433;
  --color-800: #3C3824;
  --color-900: #252318;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  army-green: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F5F1E0',
    200: '#EBE2C2',
    300: '#D8CB97',
    400: '#C2B270',
    500: '#A6954E',
    600: '#807442',
    700: '#5C5433',
    800: '#3C3824',
    900: '#252318',
  },
}

$base: #54491C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F1E0;
$base-200: #EBE2C2;
$base-300: #D8CB97;
$base-400: #C2B270;
$base-500: #A6954E;
$base-600: #807442;
$base-700: #5C5433;
$base-800: #3C3824;
$base-900: #252318;
$base-hover: #433A16;
$base-subtle: #DAD1AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#54491C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE2C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8CB97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2B270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6954E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#807442",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5433",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #54491C

Color Lab

Pairs with #54491C

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