What color is #88342E?

#88342E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(136, 52, 46), and in HSL hsl(4, 49%, 36%).

Is #88342E accessible as text?

On white, #88342E has a contrast ratio of 8.15:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.58:1 (fails). For text placed on #88342E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #88342E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-900 (#7E2A0C).

What colors go well with #88342E?

#88342E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2F8389. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #88342E below.

Is #88342E good for buttons?

#88342E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #88342E — black text only reaches 2.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #88342E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #88342E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#88342E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #88342E

Not just a swatch — here's how #88342E works with other colors. Named schemes with #88342E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #88342E Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burnt Umber 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 #88342E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Burnt Umber 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 #88342E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Burnt Umber 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 #88342E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

Burnt Umber 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 #88342E Secondary #92726E Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt Umber 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 Burnt Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #88342E 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 37/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 56/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 62/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 86/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #88342E with

Fandango Olive Brown Teal Green 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAD4D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #89532F — 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 #88342E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #88342E;
  --color-base-rgb: 136 52 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(44.2% 0.117 26.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4F3;
  --color-100: #F5E1E0;
  --color-200: #EAC5C2;
  --color-300: #D79C98;
  --color-400: #C27670;
  --color-500: #A6554F;
  --color-600: #7F4642;
  --color-700: #5B3634;
  --color-800: #3C2625;
  --color-900: #251918;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FBF4F3',
    100: '#F5E1E0',
    200: '#EAC5C2',
    300: '#D79C98',
    400: '#C27670',
    500: '#A6554F',
    600: '#7F4642',
    700: '#5B3634',
    800: '#3C2625',
    900: '#251918',
  },
}

$base: #88342E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F3;
$base-100: #F5E1E0;
$base-200: #EAC5C2;
$base-300: #D79C98;
$base-400: #C27670;
$base-500: #A6554F;
$base-600: #7F4642;
$base-700: #5B3634;
$base-800: #3C2625;
$base-900: #251918;
$base-hover: #6D2A25;
$base-subtle: #E0BEBC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#88342E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E1E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAC5C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D79C98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27670",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6554F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F4642",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B3634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2625",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251918",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #88342E

Color Lab

Pairs with #88342E

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