SaddleBrown — #8B4513 HEX Color

#8B4513rgb(139, 69, 19)

About SaddleBrown

SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is a warm, dark, vivid orange tone with a hue of 25°, saturation of 76% and lightness of 31%. It works well for accents and energetic palettes and conveys a vibrant feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 7.10:1, while on black it reaches 2.96:1 — so prefer white text when using #8B4513 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#8B4513

RGBrgb(139, 69, 19)

HSLhsl(25°, 76%, 31%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 45%)

CIELABLab(37.5, 26.4, 41)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

7.10:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

2.96:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #8B4513 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #8B4513;

color: #8B4513;

border: 2px solid #8B4513;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B4513, #13598b);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #8b4513;
  --color-primary-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
  --color-primary-hsl: 25, 76%, 31%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #8B4513?

Color #8B4513 is commonly known as SaddleBrown. It is a warm, dark, vivid orange tone.

Is #8B4513 a warm or cool color?

SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is a warm color. With a hue of 25°, it falls in the orange family.

What colors go well with #8B4513?

Colors that pair well with SaddleBrown (#8B4513) include its complementary color (#13598B), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous orange tones for harmonious palettes.