Black Power

Also known as: Radigan Conagher Brown, Tobacco, Beauty Spot, Tilled Soil

Expect cozy and dependable associations from Black Power — a rich brown well suited to autumn design and coffee and food branding. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 8.03:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Black Power color codes

HEX
#654B37
RGB
rgb(101, 75, 55)
RGBA
rgba(101, 75, 55, 1)
HSL
hsl(26, 29%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(26, 46%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 46%, 60%)
LAB
lab(34.3 9.3 16.4)
OKLCH
oklch(43.5% 0.047 58.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 12.9
  • RAL 8007 — Fawn brown#6F4A2F · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Black Power 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 Black Power

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Black Power 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 8.03:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.61:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Black Power background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Black Power

Black Power with its complement

Soft neighbors of Black Power

Black Power triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Black Power is closest to Dark Secret.

Black Power FAQs

What color is Black Power?

Black Power is a dark brown with the hex code #654B37. In HSL terms it has a hue of 26°, 29% saturation, and 31% lightness.

What is the hex code for Black Power?

The hex code for Black Power is #654B37. In RGB it's rgb(101, 75, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 46%, 60%).

What colors go well with Black Power?

Black Power 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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