Saddle Brown is a
warm dark color with the hex code #523400.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
82, 52, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 37%, 100%, 68% for print applications.
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Saddle Brown
#523400
Saddle Brown color values
- HEX
- #523400
- RGB
- 82, 52, 0
- HSL
- 38°, 100%, 16%
- CMYK
- 0, 37, 100, 68
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Saddle Brown sits at 38° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Saddle Brown is rendered as rgb(82, 52, 0), where the red channel dominates at 82, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Saddle Brown translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 37M 100Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Saddle Brown
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #523400;
--brand-primary-rgb: 82, 52, 0;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#523400',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 37%
Y: 100%
K: 68%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(82, 52, 0)
rgba(82, 52, 0, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 38° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #523400?
#523400 is Saddle Brown, a warm dark color with RGB values of 82, 52, 0. It has a hue of 38°, 100%
saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #523400?
The RGB color code for #523400 is rgb(82, 52, 0). This means it contains 82 red,
52 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Saddle Brown a warm or cool color?
Saddle Brown (#523400) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #523400 in CSS?
You can use #523400 in CSS with:
background-color: #523400; or color: #523400; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 52, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 37%, 100%, 68%.