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Color: Saddle Brown

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Category: brown
Color Source: web
Luminance: 9.8%
Color Formats

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HEX
#8B4513
RGB
139, 69, 19
HSL
25, 76, 31
HSV
25, 86, 55
CMYK
0, 50, 86, 45
LAB
37, 26, 41
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Saddle Brown for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Saddle Brown on White
7.10:1
Saddle Brown on Black
2.96:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Saddle Brown backgrounds.

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About Saddle Brown Color

The Saddle Brown color (#8B4513) is a brown color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Saddle Brown, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Saddle Brown has the hexadecimal code #8B4513 and RGB values of 139, 69, 19. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 25°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 31%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Saddle Brown.

Associated Emotions

Warmth, comfort, nature, stability, reliability

Symbolism & Meaning

Earth, nature, stability, tradition, warmth

Marketing & Branding

Organic products, traditional brands, comfort products, natural materials

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Saddle Brown in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Saddle Brown.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

76%

Brightness Index

79/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Saddle Brown.

CSS Examples

background-color: #8B4513;
color: #8B4513;
border: 2px solid #8B4513;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #8B451333;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #8B4513, #be7846);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Saddle Brown in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Saddle Brown as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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