What color is #854343?

#854343 is a dark, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(133, 67, 67), and in HSL hsl(0, 33%, 39%).

Is #854343 accessible as text?

On white, #854343 has a contrast ratio of 7.29:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.88:1 (fails). For text placed on #854343, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #854343?

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

What colors go well with #854343?

#854343 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #438484. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #854343 below.

Is #854343 good for buttons?

#854343 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #854343 — black text only reaches 2.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #854343 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #854343 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#854343 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #854343

Not just a swatch — here's how #854343 works with other colors. Named schemes with #854343 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #854343 Secondary #B76327 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 #854343 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #854343 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222F

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 #854343 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D 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 #854343 Secondary #947B7A Support #9B9087 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 #854343 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 74/100

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 77/100

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.

Pairs with #854343

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For fashion

People also use #854343 with

Plum Raw Umber Dark Cyan Gainsboro Espresso

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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7D8D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #845943 — 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 #854343 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #854343;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 67 67;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.6% 0.091 21.1);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E3;
  --color-200: #E4C9C9;
  --color-300: #CDA2A2;
  --color-400: #B47E7E;
  --color-500: #975D5D;
  --color-600: #754C4C;
  --color-700: #553A3A;
  --color-800: #382929;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F2E3E3',
    200: '#E4C9C9',
    300: '#CDA2A2',
    400: '#B47E7E',
    500: '#975D5D',
    600: '#754C4C',
    700: '#553A3A',
    800: '#382929',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #854343;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E3;
$base-200: #E4C9C9;
$base-300: #CDA2A2;
$base-400: #B47E7E;
$base-500: #975D5D;
$base-600: #754C4C;
$base-700: #553A3A;
$base-800: #382929;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #6A3535;
$base-subtle: #DCC5C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#854343",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C9C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDA2A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B47E7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975D5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754C4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #854343

Color Lab

Pairs with #854343

UI roles & guardrails

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