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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- Tobacco#684F3C · ΔE 1.4
- Buckeye#674834 · ΔE 2.2
- Bison#6E4F3A · ΔE 2.6
- Coffee#6F4E37 · ΔE 3.0
- Pumpernickel#6C462D · ΔE 4.4
- Toffee#755139 · ΔE 4.5
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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