Capers
Also known as: Bay Leaf , Baikō Brown , Koke Moss , Banyan Tree
A gentle brown with a earthy and grounded character, Capers works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Capers
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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 Capers 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 4.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.92:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Capers background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Capers
Capers with its complement
Soft neighbors of Capers
Capers triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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