What color is #84423E?

#84423E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(132, 66, 62), and in HSL hsl(3, 36%, 38%).

Is #84423E accessible as text?

On white, #84423E has a contrast ratio of 7.42:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.83:1 (fails). For text placed on #84423E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #84423E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-800 (#973C00).

What colors go well with #84423E?

#84423E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E8084. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #84423E below.

Is #84423E good for buttons?

#84423E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #84423E — black text only reaches 2.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #84423E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #84423E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#84423E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #84423E

Not just a swatch — here's how #84423E works with other colors. Named schemes with #84423E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #84423E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Cordovan 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 #84423E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Cordovan 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 #84423E Secondary #7B4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Cordovan 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 #84423E Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Cordovan 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 #84423E Secondary #937A77 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cordovan 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 Cordovan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #84423E 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 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 53/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 86/100

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 59/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

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 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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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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8D8D7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #84593E — 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 #84423E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #84423E;
  --color-base-rgb: 132 66 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.1% 0.091 24.8);
  --color-50: #FAF5F4;
  --color-100: #F2E4E3;
  --color-200: #E5C9C8;
  --color-300: #CFA3A0;
  --color-400: #B77E7B;
  --color-500: #9A5E5B;
  --color-600: #774D4A;
  --color-700: #563A39;
  --color-800: #392928;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FAF5F4',
    100: '#F2E4E3',
    200: '#E5C9C8',
    300: '#CFA3A0',
    400: '#B77E7B',
    500: '#9A5E5B',
    600: '#774D4A',
    700: '#563A39',
    800: '#392928',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #84423E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF5F4;
$base-100: #F2E4E3;
$base-200: #E5C9C8;
$base-300: #CFA3A0;
$base-400: #B77E7B;
$base-500: #9A5E5B;
$base-600: #774D4A;
$base-700: #563A39;
$base-800: #392928;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #693432;
$base-subtle: #DDC4C3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#84423E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E4E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C9C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA3A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77E7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5E5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774D4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563A39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #84423E

Color Lab

Pairs with #84423E

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