Batch Brew
Also known as: Ancient Lavastone , Demitasse , Blackish Brown , Taupe Brown
Batch Brew is a rich, gentle brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It earns its place in leather goods and autumn design. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (11.17:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Batch Brew color codes
- HEX
- #45392F
- RGB
- rgb(69, 57, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(69, 57, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 19%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 32%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(25.0 4.1 8.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(35.4% 0.024 61.7)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 17.8
- RAL 8014: Sepia brown #49392D · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Batch Brew 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 Batch Brew
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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 Batch Brew 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 11.17:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.88:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Batch Brew background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Batch Brew
Batch Brew with its complement
Soft neighbors of Batch Brew
Batch Brew triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dark Rum #45362B · ΔE 1.8
- Film Noir #473933 · ΔE 2.9
- Cola #3C2F23 · ΔE 3.4
- Turtle #523F31 · ΔE 4.2
- Creole #393227 · ΔE 4.2
- Kilimanjaro #3A3532 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Batch Brew is closest to Arsenic .
FAQ
Batch Brew FAQs
What color is Batch Brew?
Batch Brew is a dark brown with the hex code #45392F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 19% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Batch Brew?
The hex code for Batch Brew is #45392F. In RGB it's rgb(69, 57, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 73%).
What colors go well with Batch Brew?
Batch Brew 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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