What color is #754B2E?

#754B2E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(117, 75, 46), and in HSL hsl(25, 44%, 32%).

Is #754B2E accessible as text?

On white, #754B2E has a contrast ratio of 7.49:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.80:1 (fails). For text placed on #754B2E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #754B2E?

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

What colors go well with #754B2E?

#754B2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E5876. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #754B2E below.

Is #754B2E good for buttons?

#754B2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #754B2E — black text only reaches 2.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #754B2E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #754B2E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#754B2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #754B2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #754B2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #754B2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #754B2E Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Coffee 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 #754B2E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #939766 Secondary #3B3833

Coffee 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 #754B2E Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503B Anchor #5B222B

Coffee 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 #754B2E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Coffee 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 #754B2E Secondary #8B7B71 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Coffee 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 Coffee carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #754B2E 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 53/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 77/100

High

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

Luxury 59/100

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 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #754B2E with

Cordovan Olive Brown 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7DAD1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #76642E — 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 #754B2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Poster

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:root {
  --color-base: #754B2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 75 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.4% 0.071 54.5);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4E9E1;
  --color-200: #E8D3C4;
  --color-300: #D4B39B;
  --color-400: #BD9375;
  --color-500: #A17454;
  --color-600: #7C5C46;
  --color-700: #594436;
  --color-800: #3B2F26;
  --color-900: #251E19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coffee: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4E9E1',
    200: '#E8D3C4',
    300: '#D4B39B',
    400: '#BD9375',
    500: '#A17454',
    600: '#7C5C46',
    700: '#594436',
    800: '#3B2F26',
    900: '#251E19',
  },
}

$base: #754B2E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4E9E1;
$base-200: #E8D3C4;
$base-300: #D4B39B;
$base-400: #BD9375;
$base-500: #A17454;
$base-600: #7C5C46;
$base-700: #594436;
$base-800: #3B2F26;
$base-900: #251E19;
$base-hover: #5E3C25;
$base-subtle: #DCC8BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#754B2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D3C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4B39B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD9375",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A17454",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C5C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594436",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2F26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #754B2E

Color Lab

Pairs with #754B2E

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