Cacao Nibs

Also known as: Coppery Orange, Hammered Copper, Sunbathing Beauty, Stone Age Queen

A lively brown with a earthy and grounded character, Cacao Nibs works beautifully for 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).

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Cacao Nibs

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 7.54:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.79:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Cacao Nibs background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Cacao Nibs

Cacao Nibs with its complement

Soft neighbors of Cacao Nibs

Cacao Nibs triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cacao Nibs is closest to Blue-Collar.

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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