What color is #98421D?

#98421D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 66, 29), and in HSL hsl(18, 68%, 35%).

Is #98421D accessible as text?

On white, #98421D has a contrast ratio of 6.70:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.13:1 (fails). For text placed on #98421D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #98421D?

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

What colors go well with #98421D?

#98421D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D7296. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #98421D below.

Is #98421D good for buttons?

#98421D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #98421D — black text only reaches 3.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #98421D the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #98421D is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#98421D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #98421D

Not just a swatch — here's how #98421D works with other colors. Named schemes with #98421D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #98421D Secondary #B66421 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 #98421D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 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 #98421D 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 #98421D Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C0 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 #98421D Secondary #A08074 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 #98421D 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 72/100

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 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.

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People also use #98421D 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 #EED7CE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #96691D — 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 #98421D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #98421D;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 66 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.7% 0.126 41.8);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E5DC;
  --color-200: #F2CBBB;
  --color-300: #E3A68C;
  --color-400: #D18261;
  --color-500: #B6623F;
  --color-600: #8B5037;
  --color-700: #633C2C;
  --color-800: #412A20;
  --color-900: #281B15;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chestnut: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E5DC',
    200: '#F2CBBB',
    300: '#E3A68C',
    400: '#D18261',
    500: '#B6623F',
    600: '#8B5037',
    700: '#633C2C',
    800: '#412A20',
    900: '#281B15',
  },
}

$base: #98421D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E5DC;
$base-200: #F2CBBB;
$base-300: #E3A68C;
$base-400: #D18261;
$base-500: #B6623F;
$base-600: #8B5037;
$base-700: #633C2C;
$base-800: #412A20;
$base-900: #281B15;
$base-hover: #783417;
$base-subtle: #E7C3B4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#98421D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E5DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2CBBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3A68C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D18261",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6623F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B5037",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#633C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412A20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281B15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #98421D

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Pairs with #98421D

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