Barrel Aged
Also known as: Texas Boots , Castle Moat , Sneaky Sesame , Nom Nom
With its warm undertone, Barrel Aged (#8B6945) comes across as cozy and dependable. Designers reach for it in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Barrel Aged maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.99:1.
Reference
Barrel Aged color codes
- HEX
- #8B6945
- RGB
- rgb(139, 105, 69)
- RGBA
- rgba(139, 105, 69, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 34%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 50%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 24%, 50%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(47.3 10.6 25.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.6% 0.067 67.3)
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 12.3
- RAL 1036: Pearl gold #80643F · 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 Barrel Aged 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: 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Barrel Aged
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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 Barrel Aged 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 4.99:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Barrel Aged background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Barrel Aged
Barrel Aged with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barrel Aged
Barrel Aged triad
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Similar colors
- Autumn Gold #7D623C · ΔE 4.4
- Man Cave #816045 · ΔE 4.5
- Cocoa #875F42 · ΔE 4.9
- Guinea Pig #987652 · ΔE 5.1
- Woodgrain #996633 · ΔE 5.4
- Mocha #9D7651 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barrel Aged is closest to Beach View .
FAQ
Barrel Aged FAQs
What color is Barrel Aged?
Barrel Aged is a medium brown with the hex code #8B6945. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 34% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Barrel Aged?
The hex code for Barrel Aged is #8B6945. In RGB it's rgb(139, 105, 69), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 24%, 50%, 45%).
What colors go well with Barrel Aged?
Barrel Aged pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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