Buried Lust
Also known as: Shaku-Do Copper, Burning Steppes, Drip Coffee, Chestnut
Buried Lust is a rich, vivid brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It shines in coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.43:1, passes WCAG AA).
Buried Lust color codes
- HEX
- #772200
- RGB
- rgb(119, 34, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(119, 34, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 100%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 100%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 71%, 100%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(27.4 36.7 39.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.4% 0.125 38.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 8029 — Pearl copper#773C27 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Buried Lust 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 Buried Lust
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buried Lust 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 10.43:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.01:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Buried Lust background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Buried Lust
Buried Lust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buried Lust
Buried Lust triad
Similar colors
- Chestnut#742802 · ΔE 1.9
- Roastery#692302 · ΔE 3.1
- Caponata#822A10 · ΔE 3.3
- Kobe#882D17 · ΔE 5.1
- Indian Red#850E04 · ΔE 5.3
- Brick Red#8F1402 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buried Lust is closest to Plunge.
Buried Lust FAQs
What color is Buried Lust?
Buried Lust is a dark brown with the hex code #772200. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 100% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buried Lust?
The hex code for Buried Lust is #772200. In RGB it's rgb(119, 34, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 71%, 100%, 53%).
What colors go well with Buried Lust?
Buried Lust pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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