What color is #804F23?

#804F23 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(128, 79, 35), and in HSL hsl(28, 57%, 32%).

Is #804F23 accessible as text?

On white, #804F23 has a contrast ratio of 6.86:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.06:1 (fails). For text placed on #804F23, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #804F23?

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

What colors go well with #804F23?

#804F23 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #235580. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #804F23 below.

Is #804F23 good for buttons?

#804F23 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #804F23 — black text only reaches 3.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #804F23 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #804F23 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#804F23 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #804F23

Not just a swatch — here's how #804F23 works with other colors. Named schemes with #804F23 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #804F23 Secondary #B5651C Accent #737845 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 #804F23 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 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 #804F23 Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C 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 #804F23 Surface #E1CEA8 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 #804F23 Secondary #938172 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 #804F23 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 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 88/100

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 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 27/100

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 #804F23 with

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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 #EBDBCE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #806E23 — 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 #804F23 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #804F23;
  --color-base-rgb: 128 79 35;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.5% 0.088 59.9);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F7EADE;
  --color-200: #EDD5BF;
  --color-300: #DCB593;
  --color-400: #C8966A;
  --color-500: #AD7748;
  --color-600: #845F3D;
  --color-700: #5E4630;
  --color-800: #3E3023;
  --color-900: #261E17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F7EADE',
    200: '#EDD5BF',
    300: '#DCB593',
    400: '#C8966A',
    500: '#AD7748',
    600: '#845F3D',
    700: '#5E4630',
    800: '#3E3023',
    900: '#261E17',
  },
}

$base: #804F23;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F7EADE;
$base-200: #EDD5BF;
$base-300: #DCB593;
$base-400: #C8966A;
$base-500: #AD7748;
$base-600: #845F3D;
$base-700: #5E4630;
$base-800: #3E3023;
$base-900: #261E17;
$base-hover: #663F1C;
$base-subtle: #E2C9B4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#804F23",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EADE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDD5BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCB593",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8966A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD7748",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#845F3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261E17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #804F23

Color Lab

Pairs with #804F23

UI roles & guardrails

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