Amaretto
Also known as: Tangier, Terra Cotta Urn, Bantam Egg, Pajarito Red
Amaretto is what happens when brown turns medium and gentle. The effect is cozy and dependable, made for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.17:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Amaretto color codes
- HEX
- #AB6F60
- RGB
- rgb(171, 111, 96)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 111, 96, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 31%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 44%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(53.1 23.2 18.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.2% 0.080 34.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 9.9
- RAL 3022 — Salmon pink#D56D56 · ΔE 9.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Amaretto works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Amaretto
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Amaretto by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.06:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.17:1
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Best text color on a Amaretto background: #000000
Palettes featuring Amaretto
Amaretto with its complement
Soft neighbors of Amaretto
Amaretto triad
Similar colors
- Vin Cuit#B47463 · ΔE 2.5
- Morocco#B67267 · ΔE 3.2
- Hazelnut#A8715A · ΔE 3.6
- Spiced#BB715B · ΔE 4.1
- Equestrienne#A07569 · ΔE 4.3
- Bruschetta#B2654E · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Amaretto is closest to Blue Moon.
Amaretto FAQs
What color is Amaretto?
Amaretto is a medium brown with the hex code #AB6F60. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 31% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Amaretto?
The hex code for Amaretto is #AB6F60. In RGB it's rgb(171, 111, 96), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 44%, 33%).
What colors go well with Amaretto?
Amaretto pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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