Cacao Nibs
Also known as: Coppery Orange , Hammered Copper , Sunbathing Beauty , Stone Age Queen
There is a earthy and grounded quality to Cacao Nibs. The lively, warm brown at #80442F rewards rustic interiors and leather goods. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.54:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Cacao Nibs color codes
- HEX
- #80442F
- RGB
- rgb(128, 68, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(128, 68, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(16, 46%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(16, 63%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 63%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(36.2 24.9 24.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.6% 0.089 39.8)
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 8.1
- RAL 8029: Pearl copper #773C27 · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Cacao Nibs works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cacao Nibs
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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 Cacao Nibs 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 7.54:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Cacao Nibs background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cacao Nibs
Cacao Nibs with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cacao Nibs
Cacao Nibs triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Peanut #7A4434 · ΔE 2.3
- Nutmeg #7E4A3B · ΔE 3.2
- Gingerbread #8C4A2F · ΔE 3.4
- Cigar #7D4E38 · ΔE 4.0
- Fire #8F3F2A · ΔE 4.1
- Ebi Brown #773C30 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cacao Nibs is closest to Blue-Collar .
FAQ
Cacao Nibs FAQs
What color is Cacao Nibs?
Cacao Nibs is a dark brown with the hex code #80442F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 46% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cacao Nibs?
The hex code for Cacao Nibs is #80442F. In RGB it's rgb(128, 68, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 63%, 50%).
What colors go well with Cacao Nibs?
Cacao Nibs pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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