What color is #8A3C0F?

#8A3C0F is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(138, 60, 15), and in HSL hsl(22, 80%, 30%).

Is #8A3C0F accessible as text?

On white, #8A3C0F has a contrast ratio of 7.68:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.73:1 (fails). For text placed on #8A3C0F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8A3C0F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-800 (#973C00).

What colors go well with #8A3C0F?

#8A3C0F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F5D8A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8A3C0F below.

Is #8A3C0F good for buttons?

#8A3C0F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8A3C0F — black text only reaches 2.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8A3C0F the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #8A3C0F is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#8A3C0F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8A3C0F

Not just a swatch — here's how #8A3C0F works with other colors. Named schemes with #8A3C0F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8A3C0F Secondary #B66420 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 #8A3C0F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 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 #8A3C0F Secondary #7B4A25 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 #8A3C0F Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 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 #8A3C0F Secondary #94776A 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 #8A3C0F 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 37/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

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 71/100

High

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

Luxury 61/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 19/100

Very 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.

Pairs with #8A3C0F

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People also use #8A3C0F with

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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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0D6C7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8A650F — 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 #8A3C0F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8A3C0F;
  --color-base-rgb: 138 60 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(45.4% 0.119 45.6);
  --color-50: #FEF6F1;
  --color-100: #FCE6D9;
  --color-200: #F7CEB6;
  --color-300: #EBAA84;
  --color-400: #DB8757;
  --color-500: #C16834;
  --color-600: #93542F;
  --color-700: #683F27;
  --color-800: #442B1D;
  --color-900: #291C14;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  saddle-brown: {
    50: '#FEF6F1',
    100: '#FCE6D9',
    200: '#F7CEB6',
    300: '#EBAA84',
    400: '#DB8757',
    500: '#C16834',
    600: '#93542F',
    700: '#683F27',
    800: '#442B1D',
    900: '#291C14',
  },
}

$base: #8A3C0F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF6F1;
$base-100: #FCE6D9;
$base-200: #F7CEB6;
$base-300: #EBAA84;
$base-400: #DB8757;
$base-500: #C16834;
$base-600: #93542F;
$base-700: #683F27;
$base-800: #442B1D;
$base-900: #291C14;
$base-hover: #6E300C;
$base-subtle: #EAC1A9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8A3C0F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE6D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7CEB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBAA84",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DB8757",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C16834",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#93542F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#683F27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#442B1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291C14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8A3C0F

Color Lab

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