Brown Sugar

Also known as: New England Roast, Copper Mine, Balthasar Gold, Copper Mountain

Brown Sugar sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle brown that feels cozy and dependable. Try it in coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.43:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Brown Sugar color codes

HEX
#AB764E
RGB
rgb(171, 118, 78)
RGBA
rgba(171, 118, 78, 1)
HSL
hsl(26, 37%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(26, 54%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 54%, 33%)
LAB
lab(54.6 18.1 30.7)
OKLCH
oklch(61.1% 0.087 57.3)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 9.5
  • RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Brown Sugar works

  • Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • 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.
  • Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
  • Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Brown Sugar

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Brown Sugar 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 3.87:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 5.43:1

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Best text color on a Brown Sugar background: #000000

Palettes featuring Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar with its complement

Soft neighbors of Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brown Sugar is closest to Forget-Me-Not.

Brown Sugar FAQs

What color is Brown Sugar?

Brown Sugar is a medium brown with the hex code #AB764E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 26°, 37% saturation, and 49% lightness.

What is the hex code for Brown Sugar?

The hex code for Brown Sugar is #AB764E. In RGB it's rgb(171, 118, 78), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 31%, 54%, 33%).

What colors go well with Brown Sugar?

Brown Sugar 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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