Saddle Brown Color – #8b4513: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Saddle Brown color hex code is #8b4513, and it is composed of 55% red, 27% green and 7% blue.
Saddle Brown is a dark, bright, and warm color at 86% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.1:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Saddle Brown color (#8b4513) against light backgrounds.

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Saddle Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Saddle Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b4513 |
| RGB | rgb(139,69,19) |
| HSL | hsl(25,75.9%,31%) |
| CMYK | 0, 50, 86, 45 |
| HSV | 25, 86, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 27, 7 |
| XYZ | 12.9, 9.8, 1.8 |
| LAB | 37.5, 26.4, 41.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 86% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
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