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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Buckeye
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.22:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.55:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Buckeye background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Buckeye
Buckeye with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buckeye
Buckeye triad
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.
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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