Chinotto
Also known as: Molasses, Wizard’s Spell, Rich Bordeaux, Piano Brown
With its neutral undertone, Chinotto (#554747) comes across as balanced and versatile. Designers reach for it in minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Chinotto maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.83:1, passes WCAG AA).
Chinotto color codes
- HEX
- #554747
- RGB
- rgb(85, 71, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(85, 71, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 9%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 16%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 16%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(31.6 6.1 2.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.2% 0.019 18.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 13.4
- RAL 8019 — Grey brown#3F3A3A · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Chinotto 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 Chinotto
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chinotto 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 8.83:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Chinotto background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Chinotto
Chinotto with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chinotto
Chinotto triad
Similar colors
- Molasses#574A47 · ΔE 2.1
- Mustang#5E4A47 · ΔE 3.2
- Matterhorn#524B4B · ΔE 3.7
- Lynx#604D47 · ΔE 4.3
- Pinot Noir#605258 · ΔE 5.1
- Cowboy#443736 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chinotto is closest to All Nighter.
Chinotto FAQs
What color is Chinotto?
Chinotto is a dark gray with the hex code #554747. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 9% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chinotto?
The hex code for Chinotto is #554747. In RGB it's rgb(85, 71, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 16%, 67%).
What colors go well with Chinotto?
Chinotto pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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