Color: Saddle Brown
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Test Saddle Brown for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.
Basic Contrast Ratios
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Required ratio: 3:1
Required ratio: 7:1
Required ratio: 4.5:1
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.
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
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
Complete technical details and color space information for Saddle Brown.
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Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Saddle Brown.
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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.