Antique
Also known as: Stratford Sage , Mirrored Willow , Pettingill Sage , Western Reserve
On screen, Antique registers as earthy and grounded: a medium brown at home in autumn design and coffee and food branding. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.62:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Antique color codes
- HEX
- #8B846D
- RGB
- rgb(139, 132, 109)
- RGBA
- rgba(139, 132, 109, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 12%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 22%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 22%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(55.3 -0.2 13.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.3% 0.034 93.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: gray #808080 · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 7002: Olive grey #817F68 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Antique works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Antique
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Antique by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.74:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.62:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Antique background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Antique
Antique with its complement
Soft neighbors of Antique
Antique triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Wilderness #8F886C · ΔE 2.2
- Shipwreck #968772 · ΔE 4.9
- Home Brew #897B66 · ΔE 4.9
- Teakwood #8D7E6D · ΔE 5.9
- Boa #7F7755 · ΔE 6.4
- Pebble #9D9880 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Antique is closest to Tempest .
FAQ
Antique FAQs
What color is Antique?
Antique is a medium brown with the hex code #8B846D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 12% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Antique?
The hex code for Antique is #8B846D. In RGB it's rgb(139, 132, 109), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 22%, 45%).
What colors go well with Antique?
Antique pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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