What color is #7B520C?

#7B520C is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(123, 82, 12), and in HSL hsl(38, 82%, 26%).

Is #7B520C accessible as text?

On white, #7B520C has a contrast ratio of 6.88:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.05:1 (fails). For text placed on #7B520C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #7B520C?

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

What colors go well with #7B520C?

#7B520C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C3479. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #7B520C below.

Is #7B520C good for buttons?

#7B520C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #7B520C — black text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #7B520C the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #7B520C is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#7B520C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #7B520C

Not just a swatch — here's how #7B520C works with other colors. Named schemes with #7B520C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7B520C Secondary #B46617 Accent #727946 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 #7B520C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #909867 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 #7B520C Secondary #794B22 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B2229

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 #7B520C Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602032 Accent #E6C2BE 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 #7B520C Secondary #90816E 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 #7B520C 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 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 84/100

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 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 87/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 88/100

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. 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0DFC3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #79750C — 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 #7B520C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #7B520C;
  --color-base-rgb: 123 82 12;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.2% 0.095 73.8);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FCEFD9;
  --color-200: #F8DFB5;
  --color-300: #EDC683;
  --color-400: #DDAB55;
  --color-500: #C38E32;
  --color-600: #946F2E;
  --color-700: #695026;
  --color-800: #44361D;
  --color-900: #2A2214;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FCEFD9',
    200: '#F8DFB5',
    300: '#EDC683',
    400: '#DDAB55',
    500: '#C38E32',
    600: '#946F2E',
    700: '#695026',
    800: '#44361D',
    900: '#2A2214',
  },
}

$base: #7B520C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FCEFD9;
$base-200: #F8DFB5;
$base-300: #EDC683;
$base-400: #DDAB55;
$base-500: #C38E32;
$base-600: #946F2E;
$base-700: #695026;
$base-800: #44361D;
$base-900: #2A2214;
$base-hover: #61410A;
$base-subtle: #EAD0A3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#7B520C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEFD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8DFB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDC683",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DDAB55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C38E32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#946F2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#695026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44361D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2214",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #7B520C

Color Lab

Pairs with #7B520C

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