What color is #85751F?

#85751F is a dark amber. In RGB it is rgb(133, 117, 31), and in HSL hsl(51, 62%, 32%).

Is #85751F accessible as text?

On white, #85751F has a contrast ratio of 4.60:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #85751F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #85751F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #85751F?

#85751F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F2E84. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #85751F below.

Is #85751F good for buttons?

#85751F works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #85751F the same as CSS olive?

No — #85751F is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color.

#85751F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #85751F

Not just a swatch — here's how #85751F works with other colors. Named schemes with #85751F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #85751F Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Olive Brown 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 #85751F Anchor #392A1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8D9969 Secondary #3B3833

Olive Brown 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 #85751F Secondary #784C20 Surface #E7DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2227

Olive Brown plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #85751F Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Olive Brown leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #85751F Secondary #A4A086 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Olive Brown 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 Olive Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #85751F 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 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 97/100

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 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 93/100

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 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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Sienna Avocado Yale Blue Greige Army Green

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 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE7CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72841F — 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 #85751F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #85751F;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 117 31;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.1% 0.104 98.2);
  --color-50: #FDFBF2;
  --color-100: #F8F4DD;
  --color-200: #EFE8BD;
  --color-300: #E0D490;
  --color-400: #CCBD66;
  --color-500: #B1A144;
  --color-600: #877C3A;
  --color-700: #60592E;
  --color-800: #3F3B22;
  --color-900: #272416;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-brown: {
    50: '#FDFBF2',
    100: '#F8F4DD',
    200: '#EFE8BD',
    300: '#E0D490',
    400: '#CCBD66',
    500: '#B1A144',
    600: '#877C3A',
    700: '#60592E',
    800: '#3F3B22',
    900: '#272416',
  },
}

$base: #85751F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDFBF2;
$base-100: #F8F4DD;
$base-200: #EFE8BD;
$base-300: #E0D490;
$base-400: #CCBD66;
$base-500: #B1A144;
$base-600: #877C3A;
$base-700: #60592E;
$base-800: #3F3B22;
$base-900: #272416;
$base-hover: #6A5E19;
$base-subtle: #E3DCB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#85751F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFE8BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0D490",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CCBD66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B1A144",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#877C3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60592E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3B22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #85751F

Color Lab

Pairs with #85751F

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