What color is #9C3C19?

#9C3C19 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(156, 60, 25), and in HSL hsl(16, 72%, 35%).

Is #9C3C19 accessible as text?

On white, #9C3C19 has a contrast ratio of 6.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.07:1 (fails). For text placed on #9C3C19, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9C3C19?

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

What colors go well with #9C3C19?

#9C3C19 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #19779A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9C3C19 below.

Is #9C3C19 good for buttons?

#9C3C19 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #9C3C19 — black text only reaches 3.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9C3C19 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #9C3C19 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#9C3C19 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9C3C19

Not just a swatch — here's how #9C3C19 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9C3C19 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9C3C19 Secondary #B66422 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 #9C3C19 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 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 #9C3C19 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 #9C3C19 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C1 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 #9C3C19 Secondary #A27E72 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 #9C3C19 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 90/100

Warm

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 53/100

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 67/100

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 37/100

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 12/100

Very low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9C3C19

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People also use #9C3C19 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFD6CD for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9A6619 — 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 #9C3C19 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9C3C19;
  --color-base-rgb: 156 60 25;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.4% 0.136 39.0);
  --color-50: #FDF5F1;
  --color-100: #FAE3DB;
  --color-200: #F3C9B9;
  --color-300: #E6A289;
  --color-400: #D57D5D;
  --color-500: #BA5D3B;
  --color-600: #8E4C34;
  --color-700: #643A2A;
  --color-800: #42281F;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  chestnut: {
    50: '#FDF5F1',
    100: '#FAE3DB',
    200: '#F3C9B9',
    300: '#E6A289',
    400: '#D57D5D',
    500: '#BA5D3B',
    600: '#8E4C34',
    700: '#643A2A',
    800: '#42281F',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #9C3C19;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF5F1;
$base-100: #FAE3DB;
$base-200: #F3C9B9;
$base-300: #E6A289;
$base-400: #D57D5D;
$base-500: #BA5D3B;
$base-600: #8E4C34;
$base-700: #643A2A;
$base-800: #42281F;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #7B2F14;
$base-subtle: #E8C1B2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9C3C19",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE3DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3C9B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6A289",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D57D5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA5D3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E4C34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#643A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42281F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9C3C19

Color Lab

Pairs with #9C3C19

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