Brown Sugar
Also known as: New England Roast , Copper Mine , Balthasar Gold , Copper Mountain
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Brown Sugar, a medium brown suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Brown Sugar
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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 Brown Sugar 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 3.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.43:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Brown Sugar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Stroopwafel #A86F48 · ΔE 2.5
- Pecan #A67253 · ΔE 3.2
- Bourbon #AF6C3E · ΔE 4.1
- Mocha #9D7651 · ΔE 4.1
- Dune Spice #B66E45 · ΔE 4.7
- Hazel #A36B4B · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brown Sugar is closest to Forget-Me-Not .
FAQ
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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