8b4513

8B4513 is the hexadecimal color code commonly associated with the shade Saddle Brown, a dark, earthy brown used in digital design. In standard color notation, it corresponds to RGB values of 139, 69, 19 and is standardized in web colors as saddlebrown. The color can also be described in other models: its HSL representation is approximately 25 degrees hue, 76% saturation, and 31% lightness, while a rough CMYK approximation is about 0% cyan, 50% magenta, 86% yellow, and 45% black.

Originating from traditional nomenclature, Saddle Brown is named for the color of saddle leather and has long been used in crafts and design to evoke warmth and earthiness. In web and graphic design, 8B4513 serves as a reliable, widely recognized brown that pairs well with greens, creams, and other neutral tones.

Applications and considerations include its use as an earthy accent in branding, UI palettes, and interior or product design. Because of its relatively high dark value, it provides strong contrast on light backgrounds and can convey a sense of stability and natural authenticity. Designers often use saddlebrown to simulate leather, wood tones, or rustic materials, balancing it with lighter or more saturated colors to maintain visual hierarchy and readability.

See also: Saddlebrown, list of CSS color names, web colors, color theory.