Color Name: Saddle Brown
Hex Color Code: #8B4513
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 69, 19)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 50.4%, 86.3%, 45.5%
Color Family (Hue): Brown






What color is Saddle Brown?

Saddle Brown color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Saddle Brown is #8B4513, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 69, 19).

In the RGB color model, Saddle Brown has a red value of 139, a green value of 69, and a blue value of 19. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.4% magenta, 86.3% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25° (degrees), 75.9 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Saddle Brown has a hue of 25° (degrees), 86.3 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.



Saddle Brown is cool or warm?

The color Saddle Brown is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Saddle Brown? (For interior and product design)

Saddle Brown has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Saddle Brown

Light Color


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Is Saddle Brown Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Saddle Brown meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Saddle Brown color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 69, 19)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
69 (27.1%)
Blue
19 (7.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
50.36%
Yellow
86.33%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(25deg, 75.9 %, 31.0 %)

Hue
25°
Saturation
75.95 %.
Lightness
30.98 %.

RYB

RYB(174, 142, 103)
Red
174 (68.4%)
Yellow
142 (55.8%)
Blue
103 (40.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25°
Saturation
86.33 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 25°

W: 7.45 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 12.89

Y : 9.79

Z : 1.83

YXY

Y1 : 9.79

X : 0.53

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 72.94%

Y : 92.55%


LRV

~ 9.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.8YR 3.6/8.3

CIE-Lab

L : 37.47

A : 26.45

B : 40.99

CIE-Lch

L : 37.47

C : 48.78

H : 57.17

CIE-Luv

L : 37.47

U : 55.64

V : 31.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.29

A : 18.78

B : 18.44






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Saddle Brown


Here are the colors similar to Saddle Brown . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#80461B
Russet
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#87421F
Fuzzy Wuzzy
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#804000
Medium Brown
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Pantone PMS


#914910
PANTONE 2315 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#94450B
PANTONE 1535 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#8B4720
PANTONE 1615 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#85431E
PANTONE 7517 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Saddle Brown to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Saddle Brown to RAL Classic


#7E4B26
RAL 8003 - Clay Brown
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#8D4931
RAL 8004 - Copper Brown
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Saddle Brown to British Standard 4800


#7C3100
BS 08-D-45 - Brown
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#703800
BS 08-C-39 - Bison
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Saddle Brown


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Saddle Brown . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Valspar


#8B4D2B
Sly Fox (V045-6)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#904929
Red Maple (8002-12F)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#985330
Toffee Glaze (3011-6)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#78442B
Urban Auburn (T504)
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Benjamin Moore


#804F31
Satchel (AF-240)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#A55527
Tandoori (CSP-1105)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#88442E
Toasted Chestnut (2174-10)
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#965A3A
Warmed Cognac (AF-235)
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Sherwin Williams


#994B35
Spicy Hue (SW 6342)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)
#8D422F
Cajun Red (SW 0008)
ΔE - 9.11 (90.9% similar)
#A2583A
Pennywise (SW 6349)
ΔE - 9.24 (90.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Saddle Brown to PPG Paints


#915B41
Spiced Cider (PPG1068-7)
ΔE - 9.14 (90.9% similar)
#8F4C3A
Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7)
ΔE - 9.65 (90.3% similar)
#935F43
Cinnamon Spice (PPG1069-7)
ΔE - 9.77 (90.2% similar)
#835842
Tampico Brown (PPG16-23)
ΔE - 9.83 (90.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Dunn-Edwards


#9A5F3F
Harrison Rust (DET 467)
ΔE - 9.38 (90.6% similar)
#875942
Hope Chest (DEA 160)
ΔE - 9.55 (90.5% similar)
#894C3B
Cherry Cola (DEA 156)
ΔE - 9.80 (90.2% similar)
#7C503F
Cellar Door (DEA 157)
ΔE - 10.43 (89.6% similar)


Behr


Saddle Brown color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Saddle Brown to Behr


#8F623B
Moroccan Spice (S250-7)
ΔE - 10.02 (90.0% similar)
#855743
October Leaves (S210-7)
ΔE - 10.04 (90.0% similar)
#8F5C45
Artisan (PPU3-18)
ΔE - 10.08 (89.9% similar)
#8B5643
True Copper (S180-7)
ΔE - 10.10 (89.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



8B4513
Saddle Brown

13598B
Lapis Lazuli*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Saddle Brown - #8B4513?

Color that best contrast with Saddle Brown - #8B4513 is #13598B, color name is Lapis Lazuli*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Saddle Brown - #8B4513?

Complementary or Opposite color for Saddle Brown - #8B4513 is #13598B, color name is Lapis Lazuli*.






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