What color is #844827?

#844827 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(132, 72, 39), and in HSL hsl(21, 54%, 34%).

Is #844827 accessible as text?

On white, #844827 has a contrast ratio of 7.15:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #844827, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #844827?

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

What colors go well with #844827?

#844827 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #286586. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #844827 below.

Is #844827 good for buttons?

#844827 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #844827 — black text only reaches 2.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #844827 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #844827 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#844827 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #844827

Not just a swatch — here's how #844827 works with other colors. Named schemes with #844827 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #844827 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 #844827 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 #844827 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #844827 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2034 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Russet sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #844827 Secondary #947D72 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 #844827 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 78/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 85/100

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 86/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 26/100

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 #844827

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People also use #844827 with

Cranberry Olive Lapis Lazuli Greige Taupe

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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAD9D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #866828 — 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 #844827 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #844827;
  --color-base-rgb: 132 72 39;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.8% 0.094 47.9);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E7DF;
  --color-200: #ECD0C0;
  --color-300: #DAAD95;
  --color-400: #C68C6C;
  --color-500: #AA6C4B;
  --color-600: #83573F;
  --color-700: #5D4132;
  --color-800: #3D2D23;
  --color-900: #261C17;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E7DF',
    200: '#ECD0C0',
    300: '#DAAD95',
    400: '#C68C6C',
    500: '#AA6C4B',
    600: '#83573F',
    700: '#5D4132',
    800: '#3D2D23',
    900: '#261C17',
  },
}

$base: #844827;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E7DF;
$base-200: #ECD0C0;
$base-300: #DAAD95;
$base-400: #C68C6C;
$base-500: #AA6C4B;
$base-600: #83573F;
$base-700: #5D4132;
$base-800: #3D2D23;
$base-900: #261C17;
$base-hover: #6B3A20;
$base-subtle: #E1C6B8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#844827",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E7DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECD0C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAAD95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C68C6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AA6C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83573F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D4132",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261C17",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #844827

Color Lab

Pairs with #844827

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