Bear Hug
Also known as: Ranch House , Almond Truffle , Betalain Red , Cocoa Milk
Quietly cozy and dependable, Bear Hug is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in leather goods and autumn design. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.61:1.
Reference
Bear Hug color codes
- HEX
- #796359
- RGB
- rgb(121, 99, 89)
- RGBA
- rgba(121, 99, 89, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(19, 15%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(19, 26%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(44.0 7.9 9.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.8% 0.032 45.8)
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 10.7
- RAL 8025: Pale brown #755C49 · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug
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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 Bear Hug 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 5.61:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.74:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bear Hug background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bear Hug
Bear Hug with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bear Hug
Bear Hug triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Warrior #7D685B · ΔE 2.5
- Morel #73645C · ΔE 3.0
- Caribou #816C5E · ΔE 4.0
- Acorn #7F5E50 · ΔE 4.3
- Kabul #6C5E53 · ΔE 4.8
- Wild West #7E5C52 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bear Hug is closest to Gunmetal .
FAQ
Bear Hug FAQs
What color is Bear Hug?
Bear Hug is a medium brown with the hex code #796359. In HSL terms it has a hue of 19°, 15% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bear Hug?
The hex code for Bear Hug is #796359. In RGB it's rgb(121, 99, 89), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 53%).
What colors go well with Bear Hug?
Bear Hug pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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