What color is #99451E?

#99451E is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 69, 30), and in HSL hsl(19, 67%, 36%).

Is #99451E accessible as text?

On white, #99451E has a contrast ratio of 6.51:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.22:1 (fails). For text placed on #99451E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #99451E?

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

What colors go well with #99451E?

#99451E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1E7299. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #99451E below.

Is #99451E good for buttons?

#99451E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #99451E — black text only reaches 3.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #99451E the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #99451E is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#99451E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #99451E

Not just a swatch — here's how #99451E works with other colors. Named schemes with #99451E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #99451E Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #99451E 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 #99451E Secondary #7B4925 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

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 #99451E 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 #99451E Secondary #A28275 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 #99451E 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 40/100

Low

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 74/100

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 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 97/100

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 #99451E

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People also use #99451E 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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EED9CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #996E1E — 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 #99451E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #99451E;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 69 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(49.3% 0.124 43.2);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E5DC;
  --color-200: #F1CCBB;
  --color-300: #E3A88C;
  --color-400: #D08562;
  --color-500: #B5653F;
  --color-600: #8B5237;
  --color-700: #623D2C;
  --color-800: #412B20;
  --color-900: #281B16;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chestnut: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E5DC',
    200: '#F1CCBB',
    300: '#E3A88C',
    400: '#D08562',
    500: '#B5653F',
    600: '#8B5237',
    700: '#623D2C',
    800: '#412B20',
    900: '#281B16',
  },
}

$base: #99451E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E5DC;
$base-200: #F1CCBB;
$base-300: #E3A88C;
$base-400: #D08562;
$base-500: #B5653F;
$base-600: #8B5237;
$base-700: #623D2C;
$base-800: #412B20;
$base-900: #281B16;
$base-hover: #7B3718;
$base-subtle: #E7C5B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#99451E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E5DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1CCBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3A88C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D08562",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5653F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B5237",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#623D2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412B20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281B16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #99451E

Color Lab

Pairs with #99451E

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