What color is #8D752D?

#8D752D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(141, 117, 45), and in HSL hsl(45, 52%, 36%).

Is #8D752D accessible as text?

On white, #8D752D has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #8D752D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8D752D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #8D752D?

#8D752D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2C448C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8D752D below.

Is #8D752D good for buttons?

#8D752D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8D752D — white text only reaches 4.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8D752D the same as CSS olive?

No — #8D752D is not the CSS named color olive, but olive (#808000) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#8D752D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8D752D

Not just a swatch — here's how #8D752D works with other colors. Named schemes with #8D752D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8D752D Secondary #B26711 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Olive 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 #8D752D Anchor #392A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #8E9968 Secondary #3B3833

Olive 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 #8D752D Secondary #784B20 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #3F503D Anchor #5B2228

Olive 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 #8D752D Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602030 Accent #E6C3BD Secondary #332B2D

Olive 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 #8D752D Secondary #AAA18B Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Olive 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 Olive Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8D752D 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 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

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 89/100

Very high

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

Luxury 50/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #8D752D

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People also use #8D752D with

Sienna Olive Drab Classic Blue Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE4D2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #848C2C — 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 #8D752D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8D752D;
  --color-base-rgb: 141 117 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.1% 0.095 90.5);
  --color-50: #FCFAF3;
  --color-100: #F6F0DF;
  --color-200: #EBE1C1;
  --color-300: #D9C896;
  --color-400: #C4AF6E;
  --color-500: #A8914D;
  --color-600: #817141;
  --color-700: #5C5232;
  --color-800: #3D3724;
  --color-900: #262218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  olive-brown: {
    50: '#FCFAF3',
    100: '#F6F0DF',
    200: '#EBE1C1',
    300: '#D9C896',
    400: '#C4AF6E',
    500: '#A8914D',
    600: '#817141',
    700: '#5C5232',
    800: '#3D3724',
    900: '#262218',
  },
}

$base: #8D752D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFAF3;
$base-100: #F6F0DF;
$base-200: #EBE1C1;
$base-300: #D9C896;
$base-400: #C4AF6E;
$base-500: #A8914D;
$base-600: #817141;
$base-700: #5C5232;
$base-800: #3D3724;
$base-900: #262218;
$base-hover: #705D23;
$base-subtle: #E1D8BB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8D752D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBE1C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9C896",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4AF6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8914D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#817141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8D752D

Color Lab

Pairs with #8D752D

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