What color is #754F2E?

#754F2E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(117, 79, 46), and in HSL hsl(28, 44%, 32%).

Is #754F2E accessible as text?

On white, #754F2E has a contrast ratio of 7.21:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.91:1 (fails). For text placed on #754F2E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #754F2E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-800 (#894B00).

What colors go well with #754F2E?

#754F2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E5476. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #754F2E below.

Is #754F2E good for buttons?

#754F2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #754F2E — black text only reaches 2.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #754F2E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #754F2E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#754F2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #754F2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #754F2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #754F2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #754F2E Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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 #754F2E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #929866 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 #754F2E Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C 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 #754F2E Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 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 #754F2E Secondary #8C7E72 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 #754F2E 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 58/100

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 75/100

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.

Pairs with #754F2E

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People also use #754F2E with

Cordovan 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7DCD1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #76672E — 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 #754F2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #754F2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 117 79 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.2% 0.070 60.7);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4EAE1;
  --color-200: #E8D5C4;
  --color-300: #D4B69B;
  --color-400: #BD9775;
  --color-500: #A17854;
  --color-600: #7C5F46;
  --color-700: #594636;
  --color-800: #3B3026;
  --color-900: #251E19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coffee: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4EAE1',
    200: '#E8D5C4',
    300: '#D4B69B',
    400: '#BD9775',
    500: '#A17854',
    600: '#7C5F46',
    700: '#594636',
    800: '#3B3026',
    900: '#251E19',
  },
}

$base: #754F2E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4EAE1;
$base-200: #E8D5C4;
$base-300: #D4B69B;
$base-400: #BD9775;
$base-500: #A17854;
$base-600: #7C5F46;
$base-700: #594636;
$base-800: #3B3026;
$base-900: #251E19;
$base-hover: #5E3F25;
$base-subtle: #DCCABA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#754F2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D5C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4B69B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD9775",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A17854",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C5F46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594636",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #754F2E

Color Lab

Pairs with #754F2E

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