What color is #71491C?

#71491C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(113, 73, 28), and in HSL hsl(32, 60%, 28%).

Is #71491C accessible as text?

On white, #71491C has a contrast ratio of 7.86:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.67:1 (fails). For text placed on #71491C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #71491C?

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

What colors go well with #71491C?

#71491C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D4572. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #71491C below.

Is #71491C good for buttons?

#71491C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #71491C — black text only reaches 2.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #71491C the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #71491C is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#71491C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #71491C

Not just a swatch — here's how #71491C works with other colors. Named schemes with #71491C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #71491C 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 #71491C 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 #71491C 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 #71491C Surface #E1CEA8 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 #71491C Secondary #87786A 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 #71491C 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 79/100

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 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

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 #71491C

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People also use #71491C with

Burnt Umber Dark Olive Green Classic Blue 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 7.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #72671D — 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 #71491C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #71491C;
  --color-base-rgb: 113 73 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(44.2% 0.081 65.9);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F8EBDE;
  --color-200: #EFD8BE;
  --color-300: #DEBA91;
  --color-400: #CB9C67;
  --color-500: #AF7E46;
  --color-600: #86633C;
  --color-700: #60492F;
  --color-800: #3F3122;
  --color-900: #271F16;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sepia: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F8EBDE',
    200: '#EFD8BE',
    300: '#DEBA91',
    400: '#CB9C67',
    500: '#AF7E46',
    600: '#86633C',
    700: '#60492F',
    800: '#3F3122',
    900: '#271F16',
  },
}

$base: #71491C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F8EBDE;
$base-200: #EFD8BE;
$base-300: #DEBA91;
$base-400: #CB9C67;
$base-500: #AF7E46;
$base-600: #86633C;
$base-700: #60492F;
$base-800: #3F3122;
$base-900: #271F16;
$base-hover: #5B3B17;
$base-subtle: #E1CAAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#71491C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD8BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEBA91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB9C67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF7E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86633C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60492F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271F16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #71491C

Color Lab

Pairs with #71491C

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