What color is #855138?

#855138 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(133, 81, 56), and in HSL hsl(19, 41%, 37%).

Is #855138 accessible as text?

On white, #855138 has a contrast ratio of 6.50:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.23:1 (fails). For text placed on #855138, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #855138?

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

What colors go well with #855138?

#855138 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #386D85. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #855138 below.

Is #855138 good for buttons?

#855138 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #855138 — black text only reaches 3.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #855138 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #855138 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#855138 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #855138

Not just a swatch — here's how #855138 works with other colors. Named schemes with #855138 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #855138 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 #855138 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 #855138 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 #855138 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 #855138 Secondary #98847B 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 #855138 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 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 50/100

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 86/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 56/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #855138

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People also use #855138 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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8DBD5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #856A38 — 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 #855138 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #855138;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 81 56;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.9% 0.079 46.0);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E7E2;
  --color-200: #E7D0C6;
  --color-300: #D2AE9D;
  --color-400: #BB8D77;
  --color-500: #9E6D56;
  --color-600: #7A5847;
  --color-700: #584137;
  --color-800: #3A2D27;
  --color-900: #241D19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russet: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F3E7E2',
    200: '#E7D0C6',
    300: '#D2AE9D',
    400: '#BB8D77',
    500: '#9E6D56',
    600: '#7A5847',
    700: '#584137',
    800: '#3A2D27',
    900: '#241D19',
  },
}

$base: #855138;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E7E2;
$base-200: #E7D0C6;
$base-300: #D2AE9D;
$base-400: #BB8D77;
$base-500: #9E6D56;
$base-600: #7A5847;
$base-700: #584137;
$base-800: #3A2D27;
$base-900: #241D19;
$base-hover: #6A402D;
$base-subtle: #DEC9C0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#855138",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E7E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7D0C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D2AE9D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BB8D77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E6D56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A5847",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#584137",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2D27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #855138

Color Lab

Pairs with #855138

UI roles & guardrails

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