What color is #7E552D?

#7E552D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(126, 85, 45), and in HSL hsl(30, 47%, 34%).

Is #7E552D accessible as text?

On white, #7E552D has a contrast ratio of 6.51:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.22:1 (fails). For text placed on #7E552D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #7E552D?

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

What colors go well with #7E552D?

#7E552D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E577F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #7E552D below.

Is #7E552D good for buttons?

#7E552D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #7E552D — black text only reaches 3.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #7E552D the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #7E552D is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#7E552D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #7E552D

Not just a swatch — here's how #7E552D works with other colors. Named schemes with #7E552D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #7E552D Secondary #B4651B Accent #737945 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 #7E552D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929866 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 #7E552D Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

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 #7E552D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F 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 #7E552D Secondary #948577 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 #7E552D 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 50/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 87/100

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 56/100

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 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #7E552D with

Chestnut Olive Green Classic Blue Greige Taupe

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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9DDD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7F722E — 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 #7E552D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #7E552D;
  --color-base-rgb: 126 85 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.6% 0.078 63.5);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #E9D6C3;
  --color-300: #D6B899;
  --color-400: #C09972;
  --color-500: #A47A51;
  --color-600: #7E6144;
  --color-700: #5A4734;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#E9D6C3',
    300: '#D6B899',
    400: '#C09972',
    500: '#A47A51',
    600: '#7E6144',
    700: '#5A4734',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #7E552D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #E9D6C3;
$base-300: #D6B899;
$base-400: #C09972;
$base-500: #A47A51;
$base-600: #7E6144;
$base-700: #5A4734;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #664525;
$base-subtle: #DFCDBA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#7E552D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6B899",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C09972",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A47A51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #7E552D

Color Lab

Pairs with #7E552D

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