What color is #804C2A?

#804C2A is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(128, 76, 42), and in HSL hsl(24, 51%, 33%).

Is #804C2A accessible as text?

On white, #804C2A has a contrast ratio of 7.04:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.99:1 (fails). For text placed on #804C2A, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #804C2A?

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

What colors go well with #804C2A?

#804C2A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #295D7F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #804C2A below.

Is #804C2A good for buttons?

#804C2A works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #804C2A — black text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #804C2A the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #804C2A is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#804C2A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #804C2A

Not just a swatch — here's how #804C2A works with other colors. Named schemes with #804C2A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #804C2A Secondary #B5651E 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 #804C2A 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 #804C2A 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 #804C2A 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 #804C2A Secondary #927F73 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 #804C2A 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

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 86/100

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 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 83/100

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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People also use #804C2A 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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9DAD0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #7F6829 — 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 #804C2A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #804C2A;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 76 42;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.0% 0.085 52.4);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8E0;
  --color-200: #EBD2C1;
  --color-300: #D9B197;
  --color-400: #C3916F;
  --color-500: #A7714E;
  --color-600: #815B41;
  --color-700: #5C4333;
  --color-800: #3D2E24;
  --color-900: #261D18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8E0',
    200: '#EBD2C1',
    300: '#D9B197',
    400: '#C3916F',
    500: '#A7714E',
    600: '#815B41',
    700: '#5C4333',
    800: '#3D2E24',
    900: '#261D18',
  },
}

$base: #804C2A;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8E0;
$base-200: #EBD2C1;
$base-300: #D9B197;
$base-400: #C3916F;
$base-500: #A7714E;
$base-600: #815B41;
$base-700: #5C4333;
$base-800: #3D2E24;
$base-900: #261D18;
$base-hover: #663C21;
$base-subtle: #E0C8B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#804C2A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD2C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9B197",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3916F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A7714E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815B41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4333",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #804C2A

Color Lab

Pairs with #804C2A

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