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SaddleBrown and Snow

Contrasting color combination with 6.86:1 contrast ratio

#8B4513
#FFFAFA

Color Values

SaddleBrown
HEX #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
HSL 25, 76%, 31%
Snow
HEX #FFFAFA
RGB 255, 250, 250
HSL 0, 100%, 99%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between SaddleBrown and Snow is 25 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

6.86:1
SaddleBrown background with Snow text
AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

SaddleBrown surface

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

Snow surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #8B4513;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SaddleBrown and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SaddleBrown",
      "hex": "#8B4513",
      "rgb": [
        139,
        69,
        19
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 6.86
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do saddlebrown and snow go together?

Yes. SaddleBrown and Snow form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.86:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between saddlebrown and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SaddleBrown (#8B4513) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 6.86:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use saddlebrown and snow 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 saddlebrown and snow?

SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.