Saddle brown
Saddle brown is a dark, rich color from the brown family. Hex code #8B4513.
Color codes
- CSS name
saddlebrown - HEX
#8B4513 - RGB
rgb(139 69 19) - HSL
hsl(25 76% 31%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(25, 86%, 55%) - OKLCH
oklch(47.1% 0.112 50.8) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 45%)
White text
7.09:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Black text
2.95:1 · fails WCAG
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Saddle brown in CSS and design
Saddle brown is a dark, rich color from the brown family. Saddle brown is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: saddlebrown;
color: #8B4513;
color: rgb(139 69 19);
color: hsl(25 76% 31%);For text on saddle brown, white reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for saddle brown?
#8B4513. In CSS you can also use the keyword saddlebrown, which works in every browser.
What is saddle brown in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(139 69 19), in HSL hsl(25 76% 31%). For print, cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 45%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on saddle brown?
White text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 7.09:1 and passes WCAG AAA. Black text reaches 2.95:1.
Which colors go with saddle brown?
Its complementary color is #0C6384, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #8F3D3F and #75550F. The palette generator builds more combinations.