What color is #79481C?

#79481C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(121, 72, 28), and in HSL hsl(28, 62%, 29%).

Is #79481C accessible as text?

On white, #79481C has a contrast ratio of 7.62:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.76:1 (fails). For text placed on #79481C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #79481C?

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

What colors go well with #79481C?

#79481C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C4D78. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #79481C below.

Is #79481C good for buttons?

#79481C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #79481C — black text only reaches 2.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #79481C the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #79481C is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#79481C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #79481C

Not just a swatch — here's how #79481C works with other colors. Named schemes with #79481C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #79481C Secondary #B5651C Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #79481C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #929766 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 #79481C Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222B

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #79481C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Russet 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 #79481C Secondary #8C796C 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 #79481C 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 40/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 54/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 85/100

Very 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 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 80/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 7.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #78651C — 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 #79481C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #79481C;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 72 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.1% 0.088 59.1);
  --color-50: #FDF7F2;
  --color-100: #F8EADD;
  --color-200: #EFD5BD;
  --color-300: #E0B590;
  --color-400: #CC9666;
  --color-500: #B17744;
  --color-600: #875E3A;
  --color-700: #60462E;
  --color-800: #3F2F22;
  --color-900: #271E16;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FDF7F2',
    100: '#F8EADD',
    200: '#EFD5BD',
    300: '#E0B590',
    400: '#CC9666',
    500: '#B17744',
    600: '#875E3A',
    700: '#60462E',
    800: '#3F2F22',
    900: '#271E16',
  },
}

$base: #79481C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF7F2;
$base-100: #F8EADD;
$base-200: #EFD5BD;
$base-300: #E0B590;
$base-400: #CC9666;
$base-500: #B17744;
$base-600: #875E3A;
$base-700: #60462E;
$base-800: #3F2F22;
$base-900: #271E16;
$base-hover: #603916;
$base-subtle: #E2C7AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#79481C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF7F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EADD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD5BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B590",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC9666",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B17744",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#875E3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60462E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271E16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #79481C

Color Lab

Pairs with #79481C

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