Annatto
Also known as: Hipsterfication, True Copper, Ironstone, Antler Moth
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Annatto — a medium brown well suited to coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.12:1.
Annatto color codes
- HEX
- #8C5341
- RGB
- rgb(140, 83, 65)
- RGBA
- rgba(140, 83, 65, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 37%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 54%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 41%, 54%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(41.8 23.0 21.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.3% 0.082 38.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 8004 — Copper brown#8F4E35 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Annatto works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Annatto
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Annatto 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 6.12:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.43:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Annatto background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Annatto
Annatto with its complement
Soft neighbors of Annatto
Annatto triad
Similar colors
- Nutmeg#7E4A3B · ΔE 3.9
- Root Beer#81544A · ΔE 4.3
- Gingerbread#8C4A2F · ΔE 4.3
- Cigar#7D4E38 · ΔE 4.4
- Coconut#965A3E · ΔE 4.5
- Cacao Nibs#80442F · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Annatto is closest to Waterworld.
Annatto FAQs
What color is Annatto?
Annatto is a medium brown with the hex code #8C5341. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 37% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Annatto?
The hex code for Annatto is #8C5341. In RGB it's rgb(140, 83, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 41%, 54%, 45%).
What colors go well with Annatto?
Annatto pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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