Brass
Also known as: Moss Stone, Pickled, Cress Green, Forest Tent
Brass is a medium, lively brown that reads as earthy and grounded. It shines in rustic interiors and leather goods. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Brass maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.50:1 on black clears AA.
Brass color codes
- HEX
- #B5A642
- RGB
- rgb(181, 166, 66)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 166, 66, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 47%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 64%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 64%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(68.0 -3.3 52.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.9% 0.121 100.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 1012 — Lemon yellow#DDAF27 · ΔE 9.9 · 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 Brass works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Brass
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Brass 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 2.47:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.50:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Brass background: #000000
Palettes featuring Brass
Brass with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brass
Brass triad
Similar colors
- Pickled#B3A74B · ΔE 1.5
- Martian#AEA132 · ΔE 2.2
- Hey Pesto#BEA932 · ΔE 3.0
- Greenfinch#BDA928 · ΔE 3.5
- Pesto#C1B23E · ΔE 3.8
- Vegas Gold#C5B358 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brass is closest to Cold Lips.
Brass FAQs
What color is Brass?
Brass is a medium brown with the hex code #B5A642. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 47% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Brass?
The hex code for Brass is #B5A642. In RGB it's rgb(181, 166, 66), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 64%, 29%).
What colors go well with Brass?
Brass pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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