Argan Oil
Also known as: Foxfire Brown , Antique Copper , Oiled up Kardashian , Mocha Bisque
A gentle brown with a warm and rustic character, Argan Oil works well for leather goods and autumn design. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.75:1.
Reference
Argan Oil color codes
- HEX
- #9D6646
- RGB
- rgb(157, 102, 70)
- RGBA
- rgba(157, 102, 70, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 38%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 55%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 55%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(48.8 20.2 27.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.2% 0.085 50.5)
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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warm
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: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 7.0
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Argan Oil works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Argan Oil
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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 Argan Oil 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 4.75:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Argan Oil background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Argan Oil
Argan Oil with its complement
Soft neighbors of Argan Oil
Argan Oil triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hazel #A36B4B · ΔE 2.1
- Hot Cacao #A5694F · ΔE 3.3
- Stroopwafel #A86F48 · ΔE 4.1
- Indochine #9C5B34 · ΔE 4.2
- Pecan #A67253 · ΔE 4.4
- Coconut #965A3E · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Argan Oil is closest to Bleu Ciel .
FAQ
Argan Oil FAQs
What color is Argan Oil?
Argan Oil is a medium brown with the hex code #9D6646. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 38% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Argan Oil?
The hex code for Argan Oil is #9D6646. In RGB it's rgb(157, 102, 70), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 55%, 38%).
What colors go well with Argan Oil?
Argan Oil pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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