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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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