What color is #916231?

#916231 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(145, 98, 49), and in HSL hsl(31, 49%, 38%).

Is #916231 accessible as text?

On white, #916231 has a contrast ratio of 5.26:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.00:1 (fails). For text placed on #916231, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #916231?

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

What colors go well with #916231?

#916231 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #315F90. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #916231 below.

Is #916231 good for buttons?

#916231 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #916231 — black text only reaches 4.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #916231 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #916231 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#916231 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #916231

Not just a swatch — here's how #916231 works with other colors. Named schemes with #916231 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #916231 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Raw Umber 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 #916231 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929867 Secondary #3B3833

Raw Umber 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 #916231 Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

Raw Umber 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 #916231 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Raw Umber 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 #916231 Secondary #A59483 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Raw Umber 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 Raw Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #916231 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 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 46/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 97/100

Very high

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

Luxury 53/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

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.

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People also use #916231 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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE0D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #908231 — 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 #916231 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #916231;
  --color-base-rgb: 145 98 49;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.6% 0.089 65.0);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EBE0;
  --color-200: #EAD7C2;
  --color-300: #D7B998;
  --color-400: #C29A70;
  --color-500: #A67C4F;
  --color-600: #7F6242;
  --color-700: #5B4834;
  --color-800: #3C3125;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  raw-umber: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EBE0',
    200: '#EAD7C2',
    300: '#D7B998',
    400: '#C29A70',
    500: '#A67C4F',
    600: '#7F6242',
    700: '#5B4834',
    800: '#3C3125',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #916231;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EBE0;
$base-200: #EAD7C2;
$base-300: #D7B998;
$base-400: #C29A70;
$base-500: #A67C4F;
$base-600: #7F6242;
$base-700: #5B4834;
$base-800: #3C3125;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #744F28;
$base-subtle: #E1D0BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#916231",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAD7C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7B998",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C29A70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A67C4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F6242",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B4834",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #916231

Color Lab

Pairs with #916231

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