What color is #59401C?

#59401C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(89, 64, 28), and in HSL hsl(35, 52%, 23%).

Is #59401C accessible as text?

On white, #59401C has a contrast ratio of 9.66:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.17:1 (fails). For text placed on #59401C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #59401C?

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

What colors go well with #59401C?

#59401C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C3659. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #59401C below.

Is #59401C good for buttons?

#59401C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #59401C — black text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #59401C the same as CSS darkslategray?

No — #59401C 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.

#59401C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #59401C

Not just a swatch — here's how #59401C works with other colors. Named schemes with #59401C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #59401C Secondary #B46617 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Espresso 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 #59401C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #909867 Secondary #3B3833

Espresso 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 #59401C Secondary #794B22 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B2229

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 #59401C Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #59401C Secondary #746B5F 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 #59401C 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 38/100

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 64/100

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 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #59401C 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6DAC9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #59541C — 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 #59401C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #59401C;
  --color-base-rgb: 89 64 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(39.1% 0.062 74.1);
  --color-50: #FCF8F3;
  --color-100: #F6ECDF;
  --color-200: #EBDAC1;
  --color-300: #D9BD96;
  --color-400: #C4A06E;
  --color-500: #A8824D;
  --color-600: #816641;
  --color-700: #5C4B32;
  --color-800: #3D3324;
  --color-900: #262018;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  espresso: {
    50: '#FCF8F3',
    100: '#F6ECDF',
    200: '#EBDAC1',
    300: '#D9BD96',
    400: '#C4A06E',
    500: '#A8824D',
    600: '#816641',
    700: '#5C4B32',
    800: '#3D3324',
    900: '#262018',
  },
}

$base: #59401C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF8F3;
$base-100: #F6ECDF;
$base-200: #EBDAC1;
$base-300: #D9BD96;
$base-400: #C4A06E;
$base-500: #A8824D;
$base-600: #816641;
$base-700: #5C4B32;
$base-800: #3D3324;
$base-900: #262018;
$base-hover: #473317;
$base-subtle: #DBC8AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#59401C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6ECDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBDAC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9BD96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4A06E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8824D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816641",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3324",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262018",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #59401C

Color Lab

Pairs with #59401C

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