Caribou
Also known as: Bannister Brown, Lye Tinted, Antique Earth, Nut Cracker
Part of the brown family, Caribou pairs a medium base with a cozy and dependable presence — ideal for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Caribou plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 4.95:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Caribou color codes
- HEX
- #816C5E
- RGB
- rgb(129, 108, 94)
- RGBA
- rgba(129, 108, 94, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 16%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 27%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 27%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(47.4 6.9 11.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.7% 0.034 55.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 11.1
- RAL 8025 — Pale brown#755C49 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Caribou 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 Caribou
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Caribou 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 4.95:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.24:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Caribou background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Caribou
Caribou with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caribou
Caribou triad
Similar colors
- Warrior#7D685B · ΔE 1.6
- Namibia#7C6D61 · ΔE 2.6
- Golem#836E59 · ΔE 3.3
- Bear Hug#796359 · ΔE 4.0
- Mink#8A7561 · ΔE 4.4
- Morel#73645C · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Caribou is closest to Night Owl.
Caribou FAQs
What color is Caribou?
Caribou is a medium brown with the hex code #816C5E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 16% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Caribou?
The hex code for Caribou is #816C5E. In RGB it's rgb(129, 108, 94), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 27%, 49%).
What colors go well with Caribou?
Caribou pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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