What color is #8A4342?

#8A4342 is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(138, 67, 66), and in HSL hsl(1, 35%, 40%).

Is #8A4342 accessible as text?

On white, #8A4342 has a contrast ratio of 7.09:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.96:1 (fails). For text placed on #8A4342, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8A4342?

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

What colors go well with #8A4342?

#8A4342 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #42898A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8A4342 below.

Is #8A4342 good for buttons?

#8A4342 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8A4342 — black text only reaches 2.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8A4342 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #8A4342 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#8A4342 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8A4342

Not just a swatch — here's how #8A4342 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8A4342 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8A4342 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 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 #8A4342 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 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 #8A4342 Secondary #7C4928 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 #8A4342 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

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 #8A4342 Secondary #987C7B Support #9B9087 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 #8A4342 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 83/100

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 26/100

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 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #8A4342

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People also use #8A4342 with

Plum Olive Brown Dark Cyan 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 #E8D9D9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8A5B42 — 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 #8A4342 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8A4342;
  --color-base-rgb: 138 67 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(47.3% 0.097 22.3);
  --color-50: #FAF5F4;
  --color-100: #F2E3E3;
  --color-200: #E4C8C8;
  --color-300: #CEA2A1;
  --color-400: #B67D7C;
  --color-500: #995D5C;
  --color-600: #774C4B;
  --color-700: #563A39;
  --color-800: #392828;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cordovan: {
    50: '#FAF5F4',
    100: '#F2E3E3',
    200: '#E4C8C8',
    300: '#CEA2A1',
    400: '#B67D7C',
    500: '#995D5C',
    600: '#774C4B',
    700: '#563A39',
    800: '#392828',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #8A4342;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF5F4;
$base-100: #F2E3E3;
$base-200: #E4C8C8;
$base-300: #CEA2A1;
$base-400: #B67D7C;
$base-500: #995D5C;
$base-600: #774C4B;
$base-700: #563A39;
$base-800: #392828;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #6E3635;
$base-subtle: #DDC5C5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8A4342",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA2A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67D7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995D5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563A39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8A4342

Color Lab

Pairs with #8A4342

UI roles & guardrails

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