Capers
Also known as: Bay Leaf, Baikō Brown, Koke Moss, Banyan Tree
Expect earthy and grounded associations from Capers — a rich brown well suited to rustic interiors and leather goods. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.92:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Capers color codes
- HEX
- #897A3E
- RGB
- rgb(137, 122, 62)
- RGBA
- rgba(137, 122, 62, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 38%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 55%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 55%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(51.6 -0.0 34.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.0% 0.082 95.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: olive#808000 · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 8000 — Green brown#887142 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Capers works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Capers
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Capers 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 4.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.92:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Capers background: #000000
Palettes featuring Capers
Capers with its complement
Soft neighbors of Capers
Capers triad
Similar colors
- Mossy#857349 · ΔE 5.1
- Fernweh#977B2F · ΔE 5.1
- Wasteland#9C8855 · ΔE 6.4
- Witch Brew#888738 · ΔE 6.7
- Boa#7F7755 · ΔE 6.8
- Aged Antics#886B2E · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Capers is closest to Flood.
Capers FAQs
What color is Capers?
Capers is a dark brown with the hex code #897A3E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 38% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Capers?
The hex code for Capers is #897A3E. In RGB it's rgb(137, 122, 62), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 55%, 46%).
What colors go well with Capers?
Capers pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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