What color is #815F3D?

#815F3D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(129, 95, 61), and in HSL hsl(30, 36%, 37%).

Is #815F3D accessible as text?

On white, #815F3D has a contrast ratio of 5.77:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.64:1 (fails). For text placed on #815F3D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #815F3D?

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

What colors go well with #815F3D?

#815F3D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3C5E80. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #815F3D below.

Is #815F3D good for buttons?

#815F3D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #815F3D — black text only reaches 3.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #815F3D the same as CSS sienna?

No — #815F3D is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#815F3D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #815F3D

Not just a swatch — here's how #815F3D works with other colors. Named schemes with #815F3D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #815F3D Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Raw Umber 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 #815F3D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Raw Umber 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 #815F3D Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

Raw Umber 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 #815F3D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Raw Umber 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 #815F3D Secondary #9A8D82 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Raw Umber 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 Raw Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #815F3D 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 47/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 78/100

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 53/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

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 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #815F3D

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People also use #815F3D 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7DFD7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #80753C — 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 #815F3D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #815F3D;
  --color-base-rgb: 129 95 61;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(51.3% 0.066 65.5);
  --color-50: #FAF7F4;
  --color-100: #F2EBE3;
  --color-200: #E5D6C8;
  --color-300: #CFB8A0;
  --color-400: #B7997B;
  --color-500: #9A7A5B;
  --color-600: #77614A;
  --color-700: #564739;
  --color-800: #393028;
  --color-900: #231F1A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  raw-umber: {
    50: '#FAF7F4',
    100: '#F2EBE3',
    200: '#E5D6C8',
    300: '#CFB8A0',
    400: '#B7997B',
    500: '#9A7A5B',
    600: '#77614A',
    700: '#564739',
    800: '#393028',
    900: '#231F1A',
  },
}

$base: #815F3D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF7F4;
$base-100: #F2EBE3;
$base-200: #E5D6C8;
$base-300: #CFB8A0;
$base-400: #B7997B;
$base-500: #9A7A5B;
$base-600: #77614A;
$base-700: #564739;
$base-800: #393028;
$base-900: #231F1A;
$base-hover: #674B30;
$base-subtle: #DCCFC2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#815F3D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2EBE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D6C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFB8A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7997B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A7A5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77614A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564739",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231F1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #815F3D

Color Lab

Pairs with #815F3D

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