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Gray and SaddleBrown

Tonal Accent color combination with 1.80:1 contrast ratio

#808080
#8B4513

Color Values

Gray
HEX #808080
RGB 128, 128, 128
HSL 0, 0%, 50%
SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%

Harmony: Tonal Accent

One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point.

The hue angle between Gray and SaddleBrown is 25 degrees (though one or both colors are achromatic, so hue angle is less relevant than lightness contrast). You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.80:1
Gray background with SaddleBrown text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Gray surface

Sample text on a gray background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

SaddleBrown surface

Sample text on a saddlebrown background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #808080;
  --color-b: #8B4513;
  --color-a-rgb: 128, 128, 128;
  --color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gray and SaddleBrown",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gray",
      "hex": "#808080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        128,
        128
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 1.8
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do gray and saddlebrown go together?

Yes. Gray and SaddleBrown form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.80:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between gray and saddlebrown?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gray (#808080) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 1.80:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use gray and saddlebrown in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for gray and saddlebrown?

Gray has the hex code #808080 and RGB values rgb(128, 128, 128). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.