What color is #8A433A?

#8A433A is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(138, 67, 58), and in HSL hsl(7, 41%, 38%).

Is #8A433A accessible as text?

On white, #8A433A has a contrast ratio of 7.13:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.94:1 (fails). For text placed on #8A433A, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8A433A?

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

What colors go well with #8A433A?

#8A433A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #397F89. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8A433A below.

Is #8A433A good for buttons?

#8A433A works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8A433A — black text only reaches 2.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8A433A the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #8A433A is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#8A433A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8A433A

Not just a swatch — here's how #8A433A works with other colors. Named schemes with #8A433A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8A433A Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Cordovan 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 #8A433A Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Cordovan 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 #8A433A Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Cordovan 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 #8A433A Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Cordovan 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 #8A433A Secondary #977C78 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cordovan 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 Cordovan carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8A433A 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 53/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 82/100

Very high

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

Luxury 59/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

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 24/100

Low

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

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #8A433A with

Plum Olive Brown Teal 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9D8D6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #895D39 — 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 #8A433A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8A433A;
  --color-base-rgb: 138 67 58;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.1% 0.099 28.8);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F3E4E2;
  --color-200: #E7C9C6;
  --color-300: #D2A39D;
  --color-400: #BB7F77;
  --color-500: #9E5F56;
  --color-600: #7A4D47;
  --color-700: #583B37;
  --color-800: #3A2927;
  --color-900: #241A19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F3E4E2',
    200: '#E7C9C6',
    300: '#D2A39D',
    400: '#BB7F77',
    500: '#9E5F56',
    600: '#7A4D47',
    700: '#583B37',
    800: '#3A2927',
    900: '#241A19',
  },
}

$base: #8A433A;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F3E4E2;
$base-200: #E7C9C6;
$base-300: #D2A39D;
$base-400: #BB7F77;
$base-500: #9E5F56;
$base-600: #7A4D47;
$base-700: #583B37;
$base-800: #3A2927;
$base-900: #241A19;
$base-hover: #6D352E;
$base-subtle: #DEC4C1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8A433A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E4E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C9C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D2A39D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BB7F77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5F56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4D47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583B37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2927",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241A19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8A433A

Color Lab

Pairs with #8A433A

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