What color is #94362E?

#94362E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(148, 54, 46), and in HSL hsl(5, 53%, 38%).

Is #94362E accessible as text?

On white, #94362E has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.83:1 (fails). For text placed on #94362E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #94362E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-800 (#9F2D00).

What colors go well with #94362E?

#94362E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E8C94. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #94362E below.

Is #94362E good for buttons?

#94362E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #94362E — black text only reaches 2.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #94362E the same as CSS brown?

No — #94362E is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#94362E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #94362E

Not just a swatch — here's how #94362E works with other colors. Named schemes with #94362E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #94362E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Burnt 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 #94362E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Burnt 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 #94362E Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Burnt 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #94362E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

Burnt Umber 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 #94362E Secondary #9B7873 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt 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 Burnt Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #94362E 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 37/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 54/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 59/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 92/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #94362E

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People also use #94362E with

Fandango Olive Brown Dark Cyan Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBD5D3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #94582E — 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 #94362E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #94362E;
  --color-base-rgb: 148 54 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.5% 0.128 27.9);
  --color-50: #FCF4F3;
  --color-100: #F6E1DF;
  --color-200: #ECC4C1;
  --color-300: #DA9B95;
  --color-400: #C5746D;
  --color-500: #A9544C;
  --color-600: #824540;
  --color-700: #5D3632;
  --color-800: #3D2624;
  --color-900: #261917;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-umber: {
    50: '#FCF4F3',
    100: '#F6E1DF',
    200: '#ECC4C1',
    300: '#DA9B95',
    400: '#C5746D',
    500: '#A9544C',
    600: '#824540',
    700: '#5D3632',
    800: '#3D2624',
    900: '#261917',
  },
}

$base: #94362E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF4F3;
$base-100: #F6E1DF;
$base-200: #ECC4C1;
$base-300: #DA9B95;
$base-400: #C5746D;
$base-500: #A9544C;
$base-600: #824540;
$base-700: #5D3632;
$base-800: #3D2624;
$base-900: #261917;
$base-hover: #772B24;
$base-subtle: #E3C0BC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#94362E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6E1DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECC4C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DA9B95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5746D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9544C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#824540",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D3632",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #94362E

Color Lab

Pairs with #94362E

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