Coffee
Also known as: Bison, Guitar, Tuscan Brown, Seed Brown
Coffee sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle brown that feels cozy and dependable. Try it in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.44:1.
Coffee color codes
- HEX
- #6F4E37
- RGB
- rgb(111, 78, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(111, 78, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 34%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 50%, 44%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 50%, 56%)
- LAB
- lab(36.4 12.1 19.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.4% 0.057 55.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 8007 — Fawn brown#6F4A2F · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Coffee 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 Coffee
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Coffee 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 7.44:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Coffee background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Coffee
Coffee with its complement
Soft neighbors of Coffee
Coffee triad
Similar colors
- Bison#6E4F3A · ΔE 0.9
- Toffee#755139 · ΔE 1.6
- Buckeye#674834 · ΔE 2.5
- Pumpernickel#6C462D · ΔE 2.9
- Black Power#654B37 · ΔE 3.0
- Tobacco#684F3C · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Coffee is closest to Juggernaut.
Coffee FAQs
What color is Coffee?
Coffee is a dark brown with the hex code #6F4E37. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 34% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Coffee?
The hex code for Coffee is #6F4E37. In RGB it's rgb(111, 78, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 50%, 56%).
What colors go well with Coffee?
Coffee 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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