What color is #8D544F?

#8D544F is a medium, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(141, 84, 79), and in HSL hsl(5, 28%, 43%).

Is #8D544F accessible as text?

On white, #8D544F has a contrast ratio of 5.98:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.51:1 (fails). For text placed on #8D544F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D544F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #8D544F?

#8D544F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4F878C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D544F below.

Is #8D544F good for buttons?

#8D544F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8D544F — black text only reaches 3.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D544F the same as CSS sienna?

No — #8D544F is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#8D544F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D544F

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D544F works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D544F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D544F Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Chestnut 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 #8D544F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Chestnut 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 #8D544F Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Chestnut plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #8D544F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Chestnut holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #8D544F Secondary #9F8987 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Chestnut 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 Chestnut carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8D544F 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 48/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 86/100

Very high

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

Luxury 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #8D544F with

Mauve Taupe Shadow Dark Cyan Gainsboro 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 6.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8DDDC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8C694F — 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 #8D544F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D544F;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 84 79;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(51.0% 0.077 25.5);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F1E6E5;
  --color-200: #E2CDCB;
  --color-300: #CAA9A6;
  --color-400: #B08682;
  --color-500: #936662;
  --color-600: #72524F;
  --color-700: #533E3C;
  --color-800: #372B2A;
  --color-900: #221B1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chestnut: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F1E6E5',
    200: '#E2CDCB',
    300: '#CAA9A6',
    400: '#B08682',
    500: '#936662',
    600: '#72524F',
    700: '#533E3C',
    800: '#372B2A',
    900: '#221B1B',
  },
}

$base: #8D544F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F1E6E5;
$base-200: #E2CDCB;
$base-300: #CAA9A6;
$base-400: #B08682;
$base-500: #936662;
$base-600: #72524F;
$base-700: #533E3C;
$base-800: #372B2A;
$base-900: #221B1B;
$base-hover: #70433F;
$base-subtle: #DDCCCA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D544F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E6E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CDCB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA9A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B08682",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936662",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72524F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533E3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D544F

Color Lab

Pairs with #8D544F

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