What color is #894E2C?

#894E2C is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(137, 78, 44), and in HSL hsl(22, 51%, 35%).

Is #894E2C accessible as text?

On white, #894E2C has a contrast ratio of 6.58:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.19:1 (fails). For text placed on #894E2C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #894E2C?

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

What colors go well with #894E2C?

#894E2C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C6587. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #894E2C below.

Is #894E2C good for buttons?

#894E2C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #894E2C — black text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #894E2C the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #894E2C is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#894E2C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #894E2C

Not just a swatch — here's how #894E2C works with other colors. Named schemes with #894E2C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #894E2C Secondary #B6641F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Saddle 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 #894E2C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #939766 Secondary #3B3833

Saddle 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 #894E2C Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

Saddle 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #894E2C Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2034 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Saddle Brown 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 #894E2C Secondary #998377 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Saddle 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 Saddle Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #894E2C 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 51/100

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 88/100

Very high

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

Luxury 57/100

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 88/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

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 #894E2C

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People also use #894E2C 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EADBD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #876B2C — 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 #894E2C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #894E2C;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 78 44;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.6% 0.093 49.2);
  --color-50: #FCF6F3;
  --color-100: #F6E8E0;
  --color-200: #EBD1C1;
  --color-300: #D9AF97;
  --color-400: #C38E6F;
  --color-500: #A76E4E;
  --color-600: #815841;
  --color-700: #5C4233;
  --color-800: #3D2D24;
  --color-900: #261D18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saddle-brown: {
    50: '#FCF6F3',
    100: '#F6E8E0',
    200: '#EBD1C1',
    300: '#D9AF97',
    400: '#C38E6F',
    500: '#A76E4E',
    600: '#815841',
    700: '#5C4233',
    800: '#3D2D24',
    900: '#261D18',
  },
}

$base: #894E2C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF6F3;
$base-100: #F6E8E0;
$base-200: #EBD1C1;
$base-300: #D9AF97;
$base-400: #C38E6F;
$base-500: #A76E4E;
$base-600: #815841;
$base-700: #5C4233;
$base-800: #3D2D24;
$base-900: #261D18;
$base-hover: #6C3E23;
$base-subtle: #E1C8BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#894E2C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF6F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9AF97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C38E6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A76E4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815841",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261D18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #894E2C

Color Lab

Pairs with #894E2C

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