What color is #785705?

#785705 is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(120, 87, 5), and in HSL hsl(43, 92%, 25%).

Is #785705 accessible as text?

On white, #785705 has a contrast ratio of 6.64:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.16:1 (fails). For text placed on #785705, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #785705?

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

What colors go well with #785705?

#785705 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #05267A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #785705 below.

Is #785705 good for buttons?

#785705 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #785705 — black text only reaches 3.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #785705 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #785705 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#785705 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #785705

Not just a swatch — here's how #785705 works with other colors. Named schemes with #785705 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #785705 Secondary #B36714 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Russet 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 #785705 Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8F9868 Secondary #3B3833

Russet 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 #785705 Secondary #794B21 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503D Anchor #5B2228

Russet plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #785705 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602031 Accent #E6C3BE Secondary #332B2D

Russet sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #785705 Secondary #90846F Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Russet 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 Russet carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #785705 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 83/100

Very 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 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 24/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #785705 with

Cherry Red Avocado Yale Blue Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E4BF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #757A05 — 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 #785705 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #785705;
  --color-base-rgb: 120 87 5;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.9% 0.097 82.4);
  --color-50: #FEFAF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #FCE6B1;
  --color-300: #F3D17C;
  --color-400: #E5BA4D;
  --color-500: #CB9D29;
  --color-600: #9A7A28;
  --color-700: #6D5722;
  --color-800: #473A1A;
  --color-900: #2B2412;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FEFAF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#FCE6B1',
    300: '#F3D17C',
    400: '#E5BA4D',
    500: '#CB9D29',
    600: '#9A7A28',
    700: '#6D5722',
    800: '#473A1A',
    900: '#2B2412',
  },
}

$base: #785705;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEFAF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #FCE6B1;
$base-300: #F3D17C;
$base-400: #E5BA4D;
$base-500: #CB9D29;
$base-600: #9A7A28;
$base-700: #6D5722;
$base-800: #473A1A;
$base-900: #2B2412;
$base-hover: #624704;
$base-subtle: #EED79E;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#785705",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFAF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCE6B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3D17C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5BA4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB9D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A7A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D5722",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#473A1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2412",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #785705

Color Lab

Pairs with #785705

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