What color is #5D481D?

#5D481D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(93, 72, 29), and in HSL hsl(40, 52%, 24%).

Is #5D481D accessible as text?

On white, #5D481D has a contrast ratio of 8.71:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.41:1 (fails). For text placed on #5D481D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #5D481D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-900 (#733E0A).

What colors go well with #5D481D?

#5D481D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D335D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #5D481D below.

Is #5D481D good for buttons?

#5D481D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #5D481D — black text only reaches 2.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #5D481D the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #5D481D is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#5D481D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #5D481D

Not just a swatch — here's how #5D481D works with other colors. Named schemes with #5D481D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #5D481D Secondary #B36714 Accent #707946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Sepia 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 #5D481D Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8F9868 Secondary #3B3833

Sepia 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 #5D481D Secondary #794B21 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503D Anchor #5B2228

Sepia 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 #5D481D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Sepia 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 #5D481D Secondary #797264 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Sepia 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 Sepia carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #5D481D 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 39/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 57/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

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 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #5D481D

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People also use #5D481D with

Garnet Army Green Yale 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7DDCA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5D5D1D — 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 #5D481D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #5D481D;
  --color-base-rgb: 93 72 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.4% 0.066 82.9);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6EEDF;
  --color-200: #EBDDC1;
  --color-300: #D9C396;
  --color-400: #C4A76E;
  --color-500: #A88A4D;
  --color-600: #816C41;
  --color-700: #5C4E32;
  --color-800: #3D3524;
  --color-900: #262118;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sepia: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6EEDF',
    200: '#EBDDC1',
    300: '#D9C396',
    400: '#C4A76E',
    500: '#A88A4D',
    600: '#816C41',
    700: '#5C4E32',
    800: '#3D3524',
    900: '#262118',
  },
}

$base: #5D481D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6EEDF;
$base-200: #EBDDC1;
$base-300: #D9C396;
$base-400: #C4A76E;
$base-500: #A88A4D;
$base-600: #816C41;
$base-700: #5C4E32;
$base-800: #3D3524;
$base-900: #262118;
$base-hover: #4A3918;
$base-subtle: #DCCDAE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#5D481D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBDDC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9C396",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4A76E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A88A4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816C41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4E32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3524",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262118",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #5D481D

Color Lab

Pairs with #5D481D

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