What color is #8D520F?

#8D520F is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(141, 82, 15), and in HSL hsl(32, 81%, 31%).

Is #8D520F accessible as text?

On white, #8D520F has a contrast ratio of 6.28:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.35:1 (fails). For text placed on #8D520F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D520F?

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

What colors go well with #8D520F?

#8D520F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F4B8F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D520F below.

Is #8D520F good for buttons?

#8D520F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8D520F — black text only reaches 3.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D520F the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #8D520F is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#8D520F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D520F

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D520F works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D520F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D520F Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps 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 #8D520F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929866 Secondary #3B3833

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 #8D520F Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

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 #8D520F Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

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 #8D520F Secondary #9C8774 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

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 Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8D520F 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 50/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 99/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 94/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 20/100

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.

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People also use #8D520F 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 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0DDC7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8F7E0F — 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 #8D520F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D520F;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 82 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(49.7% 0.108 62.1);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FCECD9;
  --color-200: #F7D8B5;
  --color-300: #ECBB83;
  --color-400: #DC9D56;
  --color-500: #C27F33;
  --color-600: #93642E;
  --color-700: #684A27;
  --color-800: #44321D;
  --color-900: #2A1F14;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brown: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FCECD9',
    200: '#F7D8B5',
    300: '#ECBB83',
    400: '#DC9D56',
    500: '#C27F33',
    600: '#93642E',
    700: '#684A27',
    800: '#44321D',
    900: '#2A1F14',
  },
}

$base: #8D520F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FCECD9;
$base-200: #F7D8B5;
$base-300: #ECBB83;
$base-400: #DC9D56;
$base-500: #C27F33;
$base-600: #93642E;
$base-700: #684A27;
$base-800: #44321D;
$base-900: #2A1F14;
$base-hover: #72430C;
$base-subtle: #EBCCAA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D520F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCECD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7D8B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ECBB83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC9D56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C27F33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#93642E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#684A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44321D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1F14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D520F

Color Lab

Pairs with #8D520F

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