Cocoloco
Also known as: Warm Taupe, Bakery Brown, Cosy Cocoa, Sandrift
Cocoloco is what happens when orange turns medium and gentle. The effect is warm and inviting, made for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.92:1 on black clears AA.
Cocoloco color codes
- HEX
- #AA8F7A
- RGB
- rgb(170, 143, 122)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 143, 122, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(26, 22%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(26, 28%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(61.5 8.1 15.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.9% 0.044 59.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 12.5
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · 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 Cocoloco works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cocoloco
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cocoloco 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 3.04:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.92:1
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Best text color on a Cocoloco background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cocoloco
Cocoloco with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cocoloco
Cocoloco triad
Similar colors
- Saddle Up#AB927A · ΔE 2.0
- Quicksand#AC9884 · ΔE 3.8
- Nougat#AE8A78 · ΔE 4.2
- Macaroon#B38B71 · ΔE 4.3
- Sombrero#B39C8C · ΔE 4.5
- Morrel#AC8F6C · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cocoloco is closest to Blank Stare.
Cocoloco FAQs
What color is Cocoloco?
Cocoloco is a medium orange with the hex code #AA8F7A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 26°, 22% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cocoloco?
The hex code for Cocoloco is #AA8F7A. In RGB it's rgb(170, 143, 122), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 33%).
What colors go well with Cocoloco?
Cocoloco 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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