Brownie
Also known as: Warm Brown, Burnt Bagel, Parasite Brown, Oregon
With its warm undertone, Brownie (#964B00) comes across as warm and rustic. Designers reach for it in rustic interiors and leather goods. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.36:1, passes WCAG AA).
Brownie color codes
- HEX
- #964B00
- RGB
- rgb(150, 75, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 75, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 100%, 29%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 100%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(40.9 29.4 50.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.7% 0.123 54.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 8023 — Orange brown#A65E2F · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Brownie works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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 Brownie
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Brownie 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 6.36:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Brownie background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Brownie
Brownie with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brownie
Brownie triad
Similar colors
- Warm Brown#964E02 · ΔE 1.1
- Mochaccino#945200 · ΔE 3.3
- Brandy Bear#AA5412 · ΔE 5.2
- Panela#9B5227 · ΔE 5.7
- Sienna#A9561E · ΔE 6.0
- Pepperoni#AA4400 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brownie is closest to Hydra.
Brownie FAQs
What color is Brownie?
Brownie is a dark brown with the hex code #964B00. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 100% saturation, and 29% lightness.
What is the hex code for Brownie?
The hex code for Brownie is #964B00. In RGB it's rgb(150, 75, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 41%).
What colors go well with Brownie?
Brownie pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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