Cigar
Also known as: Leather Satchel, Cheeky Chestnut, Witch Wood, Chocolate Bonbon
A gentle brown with a warm and rustic character, Cigar works beautifully for autumn design and coffee and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.96:1, passes WCAG AA).
Cigar color codes
- HEX
- #7D4E38
- RGB
- rgb(125, 78, 56)
- RGBA
- rgba(125, 78, 56, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(19, 38%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(19, 55%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 38%, 55%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(38.3 18.6 21.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.2% 0.072 45.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 8002 — Signal brown#7B5141 · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Cigar 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 Cigar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cigar 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 6.96:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.02:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cigar background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cigar
Cigar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cigar
Cigar triad
Similar colors
- Nutmeg#7E4A3B · ΔE 3.5
- Brownstone#785441 · ΔE 3.5
- Cappuccino#704A3A · ΔE 3.7
- Toffee#755139 · ΔE 3.8
- Cacao Nibs#80442F · ΔE 4.0
- Brisket#6E4534 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cigar is closest to Atlantis.
Cigar FAQs
What color is Cigar?
Cigar is a dark brown with the hex code #7D4E38. In HSL terms it has a hue of 19°, 38% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cigar?
The hex code for Cigar is #7D4E38. In RGB it's rgb(125, 78, 56), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 38%, 55%, 51%).
What colors go well with Cigar?
Cigar pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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