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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Barrel Aged
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.99:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Barrel Aged background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Barrel Aged
Barrel Aged with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barrel Aged
Barrel Aged triad
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.
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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