Saddlebrown colour (#8B4513)
Saddlebrown is dark an orange with hex code #8B4513, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 139, 69, 19; in HSL 25°, 76%, 31%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Saddlebrown colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Saddlebrown in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B4513 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 69, 19) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.545, 0.271, 0.075 |
| HSL | hsl(25, 76%, 31%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 50%, 86%, 45% |
| CSS | color: saddlebrown; |
Shades and tints of Saddlebrown
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f9e2d2 | #f3c6a5 | #eda978 | #e78c4b | #e06f1f | #b45918 | #874312 | #5a2d0c | #2d1606 |
Colours that go with Saddlebrown
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #13598b | |
| Triadic | #138b45 | #45138b |
| Analogous | #8b8113 | #8b131d |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| sienna | #a0522d | close |
| brown | #a52a2a | close |
| firebrick | #b22222 | close |
| olive | #808000 | close |
| darkred | #8b0000 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Saddlebrown against white is 7.1:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 2.96:1 (fails). Use Saddlebrown for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Saddlebrown?
#8B4513.
What is Saddlebrown in RGB?
rgb(139, 69, 19).
What colour is complementary to Saddlebrown?
#13598b, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.