Antique
Also known as: Stratford Sage, Mirrored Willow, Pettingill Sage, Western Reserve
With its warm undertone, Antique (#8B846D) comes across as earthy and grounded. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Antique
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.74:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.62:1
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Best text color on a Antique background: #000000
Palettes featuring Antique
Antique with its complement
Soft neighbors of Antique
Antique triad
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.
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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