What color is #7B4E2D?

#7B4E2D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(123, 78, 45), and in HSL hsl(25, 46%, 33%).

Is #7B4E2D accessible as text?

On white, #7B4E2D has a contrast ratio of 7.07:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.97:1 (fails). For text placed on #7B4E2D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #7B4E2D?

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

What colors go well with #7B4E2D?

#7B4E2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D5B7B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #7B4E2D below.

Is #7B4E2D good for buttons?

#7B4E2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #7B4E2D — black text only reaches 2.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #7B4E2D the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #7B4E2D is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#7B4E2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #7B4E2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #7B4E2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #7B4E2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7B4E2D Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 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 #7B4E2D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #939766 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 #7B4E2D Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503B 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 #7B4E2D 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 #7B4E2D Secondary #907F73 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 #7B4E2D 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 43/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 82/100

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 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 79/100

High

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

Surface fit 31/100

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 #7B4E2D

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People also use #7B4E2D with

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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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8DBD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7B682D — 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 #7B4E2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #7B4E2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 123 78 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.8% 0.077 55.8);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5E9E1;
  --color-200: #E9D3C4;
  --color-300: #D5B39A;
  --color-400: #BF9373;
  --color-500: #A37452;
  --color-600: #7E5C44;
  --color-700: #5A4435;
  --color-800: #3C2F25;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5E9E1',
    200: '#E9D3C4',
    300: '#D5B39A',
    400: '#BF9373',
    500: '#A37452',
    600: '#7E5C44',
    700: '#5A4435',
    800: '#3C2F25',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #7B4E2D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5E9E1;
$base-200: #E9D3C4;
$base-300: #D5B39A;
$base-400: #BF9373;
$base-500: #A37452;
$base-600: #7E5C44;
$base-700: #5A4435;
$base-800: #3C2F25;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #623E24;
$base-subtle: #DEC9BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#7B4E2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E9E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D3C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B39A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9373",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37452",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E5C44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4435",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #7B4E2D

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