What color is #90482E?

#90482E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(144, 72, 46), and in HSL hsl(16, 52%, 37%).

Is #90482E accessible as text?

On white, #90482E has a contrast ratio of 6.66:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.15:1 (fails). For text placed on #90482E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #90482E?

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

What colors go well with #90482E?

#90482E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D758F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #90482E below.

Is #90482E good for buttons?

#90482E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #90482E — black text only reaches 3.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #90482E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #90482E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#90482E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #90482E

Not just a swatch — here's how #90482E works with other colors. Named schemes with #90482E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #90482E Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #90482E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

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 #90482E Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #90482E Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Chestnut 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 #90482E Secondary #9C8178 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 #90482E 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 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 51/100

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 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 28/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 21/100

Low

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

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #90482E with

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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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBD9D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8F682D — 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 #90482E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #90482E;
  --color-base-rgb: 144 72 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.6% 0.105 40.2);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F6E5DF;
  --color-200: #EBCCC1;
  --color-300: #D9A896;
  --color-400: #C4856E;
  --color-500: #A8654D;
  --color-600: #815241;
  --color-700: #5C3E32;
  --color-800: #3D2B24;
  --color-900: #261B18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chestnut: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F6E5DF',
    200: '#EBCCC1',
    300: '#D9A896',
    400: '#C4856E',
    500: '#A8654D',
    600: '#815241',
    700: '#5C3E32',
    800: '#3D2B24',
    900: '#261B18',
  },
}

$base: #90482E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F6E5DF;
$base-200: #EBCCC1;
$base-300: #D9A896;
$base-400: #C4856E;
$base-500: #A8654D;
$base-600: #815241;
$base-700: #5C3E32;
$base-800: #3D2B24;
$base-900: #261B18;
$base-hover: #733924;
$base-subtle: #E2C6BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#90482E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E5DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBCCC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9A896",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C4856E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A8654D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#815241",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3E32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261B18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #90482E

Color Lab

Pairs with #90482E

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