What color is #834B2E?

#834B2E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(131, 75, 46), and in HSL hsl(20, 48%, 35%).

Is #834B2E accessible as text?

On white, #834B2E has a contrast ratio of 6.97:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.01:1 (fails). For text placed on #834B2E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #834B2E?

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

What colors go well with #834B2E?

#834B2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E6884. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #834B2E below.

Is #834B2E good for buttons?

#834B2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #834B2E — black text only reaches 3.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #834B2E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #834B2E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#834B2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #834B2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #834B2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #834B2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #834B2E Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 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 #834B2E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 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 #834B2E Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

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 #834B2E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E 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 #834B2E Secondary #947F75 Support #9B9186 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 #834B2E 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 100/100

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 84/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 28/100

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.

Pairs with #834B2E

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People also use #834B2E 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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9DAD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #84682E — 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 #834B2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #834B2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 131 75 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.3% 0.087 47.2);
  --color-50: #FBF6F3;
  --color-100: #F5E7E0;
  --color-200: #EAD0C3;
  --color-300: #D7AD99;
  --color-400: #C18C71;
  --color-500: #A56C50;
  --color-600: #7F5743;
  --color-700: #5B4134;
  --color-800: #3C2D25;
  --color-900: #251C18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FBF6F3',
    100: '#F5E7E0',
    200: '#EAD0C3',
    300: '#D7AD99',
    400: '#C18C71',
    500: '#A56C50',
    600: '#7F5743',
    700: '#5B4134',
    800: '#3C2D25',
    900: '#251C18',
  },
}

$base: #834B2E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF6F3;
$base-100: #F5E7E0;
$base-200: #EAD0C3;
$base-300: #D7AD99;
$base-400: #C18C71;
$base-500: #A56C50;
$base-600: #7F5743;
$base-700: #5B4134;
$base-800: #3C2D25;
$base-900: #251C18;
$base-hover: #6A3C25;
$base-subtle: #DFC7BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#834B2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E7E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAD0C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7AD99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C18C71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A56C50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F5743",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4134",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251C18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #834B2E

Color Lab

Pairs with #834B2E

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