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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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