What color is #79482F?

#79482F is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(121, 72, 47), and in HSL hsl(20, 44%, 33%).

Is #79482F accessible as text?

On white, #79482F has a contrast ratio of 7.55:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.78:1 (fails). For text placed on #79482F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #79482F?

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

What colors go well with #79482F?

#79482F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2F6079. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #79482F below.

Is #79482F good for buttons?

#79482F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #79482F — black text only reaches 2.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #79482F the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #79482F is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#79482F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #79482F

Not just a swatch — here's how #79482F works with other colors. Named schemes with #79482F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #79482F Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 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 #79482F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 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 #79482F Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

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 #79482F Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E 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 #79482F Secondary #8D7A71 Support #9B9186 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 #79482F 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 53/100

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 80/100

Very 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 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 77/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #79482F

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People also use #79482F with

Cordovan Olive Brown Lapis Lazuli 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D9D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #79602F — 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 #79482F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #79482F;
  --color-base-rgb: 121 72 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.3% 0.077 47.2);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F4E7E1;
  --color-200: #E8D0C4;
  --color-300: #D4AE9B;
  --color-400: #BD8D75;
  --color-500: #A16D54;
  --color-600: #7C5846;
  --color-700: #594136;
  --color-800: #3B2D26;
  --color-900: #251D19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F4E7E1',
    200: '#E8D0C4',
    300: '#D4AE9B',
    400: '#BD8D75',
    500: '#A16D54',
    600: '#7C5846',
    700: '#594136',
    800: '#3B2D26',
    900: '#251D19',
  },
}

$base: #79482F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F4E7E1;
$base-200: #E8D0C4;
$base-300: #D4AE9B;
$base-400: #BD8D75;
$base-500: #A16D54;
$base-600: #7C5846;
$base-700: #594136;
$base-800: #3B2D26;
$base-900: #251D19;
$base-hover: #613926;
$base-subtle: #DDC6BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#79482F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E7E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8D0C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4AE9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD8D75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A16D54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C5846",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#594136",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2D26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #79482F

Color Lab

Pairs with #79482F

UI roles & guardrails

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