Cocoa
Also known as: Chasm , Dark Wood , Vaquero Boots , Wilmington
Part of the brown family, Cocoa pairs a rich base with a earthy and grounded presence. It belongs in leather goods and autumn design. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.61:1.
Reference
Cocoa color codes
- HEX
- #875F42
- RGB
- rgb(135, 95, 66)
- RGBA
- rgba(135, 95, 66, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 34%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 51%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 51%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(44.1 14.2 23.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.1% 0.067 56.6)
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: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 8024: Beige brown #79553C · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Cocoa 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cocoa
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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 Cocoa 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 5.61:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cocoa background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cocoa
Cocoa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cocoa
Cocoa triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Man Cave #816045 · ΔE 2.3
- Leather #906A54 · ΔE 4.9
- Barrel Aged #8B6945 · ΔE 4.9
- Brownstone #785441 · ΔE 5.6
- Toffee #755139 · ΔE 5.6
- Coconut #965A3E · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cocoa is closest to Astral .
FAQ
Cocoa FAQs
What color is Cocoa?
Cocoa is a dark brown with the hex code #875F42. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 34% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cocoa?
The hex code for Cocoa is #875F42. In RGB it's rgb(135, 95, 66), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 51%, 47%).
What colors go well with Cocoa?
Cocoa 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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Cocoa : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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