What color is #653D1E?

#653D1E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(101, 61, 30), and in HSL hsl(26, 54%, 26%).

Is #653D1E accessible as text?

On white, #653D1E has a contrast ratio of 9.38:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.24:1 (fails). For text placed on #653D1E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #653D1E?

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

What colors go well with #653D1E?

#653D1E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1E4766. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #653D1E below.

Is #653D1E good for buttons?

#653D1E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #653D1E — black text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #653D1E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #653D1E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#653D1E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #653D1E

Not just a swatch — here's how #653D1E works with other colors. Named schemes with #653D1E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #653D1E Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #653D1E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #939766 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 #653D1E Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503B Anchor #5B222B

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 #653D1E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #653D1E Secondary #7B6C61 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 #653D1E 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 58/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 70/100

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 62/100

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 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #653D1E

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People also use #653D1E with

Burnt Umber Dark Olive Green Charcoal Greige Taupe

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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D7CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #66551E — 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 #653D1E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #653D1E;
  --color-base-rgb: 101 61 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(40.1% 0.072 56.6);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F6E9DF;
  --color-200: #ECD3C0;
  --color-300: #DAB395;
  --color-400: #C6936C;
  --color-500: #AA744B;
  --color-600: #835C3F;
  --color-700: #5D4432;
  --color-800: #3D2F23;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sepia: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F6E9DF',
    200: '#ECD3C0',
    300: '#DAB395',
    400: '#C6936C',
    500: '#AA744B',
    600: '#835C3F',
    700: '#5D4432',
    800: '#3D2F23',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #653D1E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F6E9DF;
$base-200: #ECD3C0;
$base-300: #DAB395;
$base-400: #C6936C;
$base-500: #AA744B;
$base-600: #835C3F;
$base-700: #5D4432;
$base-800: #3D2F23;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #523118;
$base-subtle: #DEC3AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#653D1E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E9DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECD3C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAB395",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6936C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA744B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#835C3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4432",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #653D1E

Color Lab

Pairs with #653D1E

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