Buckeye
Also known as: Guitar , Boston Brown Bread , Axe Handle , Radigan Conagher Brown
As a rich take on brown, Buckeye carries cozy and dependable energy that suits leather goods and autumn design. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.22:1.
Reference
Buckeye color codes
- HEX
- #674834
- RGB
- rgb(103, 72, 52)
- RGBA
- rgba(103, 72, 52, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 33%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 50%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 50%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(33.7 11.7 17.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.1% 0.053 53.7)
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: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 11.7
- RAL 8007: Fawn brown #6F4A2F · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Buckeye 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Buckeye
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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 Buckeye 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 8.22:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.55:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Buckeye background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Buckeye
Buckeye with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buckeye
Buckeye triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Black Power #654B37 · ΔE 2.2
- Bison #6E4F3A · ΔE 2.4
- Coffee #6F4E37 · ΔE 2.5
- Pumpernickel #6C462D · ΔE 2.7
- Tobacco #684F3C · ΔE 3.2
- Grilled #633F2E · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buckeye is closest to Juggernaut .
FAQ
Buckeye FAQs
What color is Buckeye?
Buckeye is a dark brown with the hex code #674834. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 33% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buckeye?
The hex code for Buckeye is #674834. In RGB it's rgb(103, 72, 52), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 50%, 60%).
What colors go well with Buckeye?
Buckeye 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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