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 beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Argan Oil
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.75:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Argan Oil background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Argan Oil
Argan Oil with its complement
Soft neighbors of Argan Oil
Argan Oil triad
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.
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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