Batch Brew
Also known as: Ancient Lavastone, Demitasse, Blackish Brown, Taupe Brown
Batch Brew brings a cozy and dependable feel to any palette. This rich brown is a natural fit for 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Batch Brew
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 11.17:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.88:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Batch Brew background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Batch Brew
Batch Brew with its complement
Soft neighbors of Batch Brew
Batch Brew triad
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.
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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