What color is #714D47?

#714D47 is a dark, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(113, 77, 71), and in HSL hsl(9, 23%, 36%).

Is #714D47 accessible as text?

On white, #714D47 has a contrast ratio of 7.36:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.85:1 (fails). For text placed on #714D47, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #714D47?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-600 (#5B4F4B).

What colors go well with #714D47?

#714D47 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #476B71. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #714D47 below.

Is #714D47 good for buttons?

#714D47 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #714D47 — black text only reaches 2.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #714D47 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #714D47 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#714D47 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #714D47

Not just a swatch — here's how #714D47 works with other colors. Named schemes with #714D47 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #714D47 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Liver 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 #714D47 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Liver 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 #714D47 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Liver 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 #714D47 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Liver 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 #714D47 Secondary #8A7C7A Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Liver 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 Liver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #714D47 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 57/100

Moderate

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 66/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #714D47

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For fashion

People also use #714D47 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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4DBD9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #715B47 — 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 #714D47 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #714D47;
  --color-base-rgb: 113 77 71;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.8% 0.050 29.7);
  --color-50: #F9F6F5;
  --color-100: #F0E7E6;
  --color-200: #E0D0CD;
  --color-300: #C6ADA9;
  --color-400: #AC8C86;
  --color-500: #8F6C66;
  --color-600: #6F5753;
  --color-700: #51413E;
  --color-800: #362D2B;
  --color-900: #221C1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  liver: {
    50: '#F9F6F5',
    100: '#F0E7E6',
    200: '#E0D0CD',
    300: '#C6ADA9',
    400: '#AC8C86',
    500: '#8F6C66',
    600: '#6F5753',
    700: '#51413E',
    800: '#362D2B',
    900: '#221C1B',
  },
}

$base: #714D47;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F9F6F5;
$base-100: #F0E7E6;
$base-200: #E0D0CD;
$base-300: #C6ADA9;
$base-400: #AC8C86;
$base-500: #8F6C66;
$base-600: #6F5753;
$base-700: #51413E;
$base-800: #362D2B;
$base-900: #221C1B;
$base-hover: #5A3E39;
$base-subtle: #D7C8C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#714D47",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E7E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0D0CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6ADA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AC8C86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F6C66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F5753",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51413E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362D2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221C1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #714D47

Color Lab

Pairs with #714D47

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