What color is #664828?

#664828 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(102, 72, 40), and in HSL hsl(31, 44%, 28%).

Is #664828 accessible as text?

On white, #664828 has a contrast ratio of 8.32:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.52:1 (fails). For text placed on #664828, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #664828?

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

What colors go well with #664828?

#664828 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #284667. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #664828 below.

Is #664828 good for buttons?

#664828 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #664828 — black text only reaches 2.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #664828 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #664828 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#664828 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #664828

Not just a swatch — here's how #664828 works with other colors. Named schemes with #664828 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #664828 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #664828 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 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 #664828 Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

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 #664828 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F 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 #664828 Secondary #807469 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 #664828 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

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 69/100

High

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

Luxury 60/100

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 65/100

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 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #664828

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People also use #664828 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6DBCF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #675D28 — 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 #664828 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #664828;
  --color-base-rgb: 102 72 40;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(42.7% 0.062 66.6);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4EBE1;
  --color-200: #E8D7C4;
  --color-300: #D4B99B;
  --color-400: #BD9A75;
  --color-500: #A17C54;
  --color-600: #7C6246;
  --color-700: #594836;
  --color-800: #3B3126;
  --color-900: #251F19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sepia: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4EBE1',
    200: '#E8D7C4',
    300: '#D4B99B',
    400: '#BD9A75',
    500: '#A17C54',
    600: '#7C6246',
    700: '#594836',
    800: '#3B3126',
    900: '#251F19',
  },
}

$base: #664828;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4EBE1;
$base-200: #E8D7C4;
$base-300: #D4B99B;
$base-400: #BD9A75;
$base-500: #A17C54;
$base-600: #7C6246;
$base-700: #594836;
$base-800: #3B3126;
$base-900: #251F19;
$base-hover: #523A20;
$base-subtle: #DAC9B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#664828",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D7C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4B99B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD9A75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A17C54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C6246",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3126",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #664828

Color Lab

Pairs with #664828

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