What color is #886023?

#886023 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(136, 96, 35), and in HSL hsl(36, 59%, 34%).

Is #886023 accessible as text?

On white, #886023 has a contrast ratio of 5.61:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.74:1 (fails). For text placed on #886023, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #886023?

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

What colors go well with #886023?

#886023 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #244C8A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #886023 below.

Is #886023 good for buttons?

#886023 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #886023 — black text only reaches 3.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #886023 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #886023 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#886023 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #886023

Not just a swatch — here's how #886023 works with other colors. Named schemes with #886023 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #886023 Secondary #B46617 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Raw 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 #886023 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #909867 Secondary #3B3833

Raw 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 #886023 Secondary #794B22 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B2229

Raw 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #886023 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Raw Umber 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 #886023 Secondary #9E907D Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Raw 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 Raw Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #886023 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 48/100

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 92/100

Very high

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

Luxury 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 91/100

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 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #886023 with

Firebrick Olive Drab Classic Blue Greige Taupe

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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE0CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8A8324 — 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 #886023 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #886023;
  --color-base-rgb: 136 96 35;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(52.0% 0.092 74.3);
  --color-50: #FCF8F2;
  --color-100: #F7EDDE;
  --color-200: #EEDBBE;
  --color-300: #DEBF92;
  --color-400: #CAA368;
  --color-500: #AE8546;
  --color-600: #86683C;
  --color-700: #5F4C30;
  --color-800: #3F3322;
  --color-900: #272017;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  raw-umber: {
    50: '#FCF8F2',
    100: '#F7EDDE',
    200: '#EEDBBE',
    300: '#DEBF92',
    400: '#CAA368',
    500: '#AE8546',
    600: '#86683C',
    700: '#5F4C30',
    800: '#3F3322',
    900: '#272017',
  },
}

$base: #886023;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF8F2;
$base-100: #F7EDDE;
$base-200: #EEDBBE;
$base-300: #DEBF92;
$base-400: #CAA368;
$base-500: #AE8546;
$base-600: #86683C;
$base-700: #5F4C30;
$base-800: #3F3322;
$base-900: #272017;
$base-hover: #6E4E1C;
$base-subtle: #E3D1B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#886023",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF8F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEDBBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DEBF92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CAA368",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE8546",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86683C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F4C30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272017",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #886023

Color Lab

Pairs with #886023

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