What color is #974512?

#974512 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(151, 69, 18), and in HSL hsl(23, 79%, 33%).

Is #974512 accessible as text?

On white, #974512 has a contrast ratio of 6.61:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.18:1 (fails). For text placed on #974512, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #974512?

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

What colors go well with #974512?

#974512 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #126497. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #974512 below.

Is #974512 good for buttons?

#974512 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #974512 — black text only reaches 3.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #974512 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #974512 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#974512 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #974512

Not just a swatch — here's how #974512 works with other colors. Named schemes with #974512 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #974512 Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps 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 #974512 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

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 #974512 Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

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 #974512 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

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 #974512 Secondary #A08173 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

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 Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #974512 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 87/100

Warm

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

Softness 39/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

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 73/100

High

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

Luxury 57/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 96/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 15/100

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 #974512

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People also use #974512 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0D8C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #977112 — 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 #974512 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #974512;
  --color-base-rgb: 151 69 18;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.9% 0.125 47.2);
  --color-50: #FEF6F1;
  --color-100: #FCE7DA;
  --color-200: #F6CFB6;
  --color-300: #EBAC85;
  --color-400: #DA8A58;
  --color-500: #C06A35;
  --color-600: #925530;
  --color-700: #674028;
  --color-800: #432C1D;
  --color-900: #291C14;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brown: {
    50: '#FEF6F1',
    100: '#FCE7DA',
    200: '#F6CFB6',
    300: '#EBAC85',
    400: '#DA8A58',
    500: '#C06A35',
    600: '#925530',
    700: '#674028',
    800: '#432C1D',
    900: '#291C14',
  },
}

$base: #974512;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF6F1;
$base-100: #FCE7DA;
$base-200: #F6CFB6;
$base-300: #EBAC85;
$base-400: #DA8A58;
$base-500: #C06A35;
$base-600: #925530;
$base-700: #674028;
$base-800: #432C1D;
$base-900: #291C14;
$base-hover: #79370E;
$base-subtle: #EBC5AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#974512",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE7DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6CFB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBAC85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA8A58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C06A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#925530",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432C1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291C14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #974512

Color Lab

Pairs with #974512

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