Cognac
Also known as: Golden Nugget, Buried Treasure, Hazelnut Coffee, Coppersmith
Cognac is what happens when orange turns medium and lively. The effect is playful and vibrant, made for fitness brands and autumn palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.64:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Cognac color codes
- HEX
- #D48C46
- RGB
- rgb(212, 140, 70)
- RGBA
- rgba(212, 140, 70, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 62%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 67%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 34%, 67%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(64.8 23.6 48.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.0% 0.123 62.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 1034 — Pastel yellow#EB9C52 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Cognac works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cognac
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cognac 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 2.75:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.64:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cognac background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cognac
Cognac with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cognac
Cognac triad
Similar colors
- Peru#CD853F · ΔE 2.2
- Caramelise#D58A37 · ΔE 2.2
- Coffee Whip#DF9D5B · ΔE 4.8
- Whiskey#D29062 · ΔE 5.4
- Coyote#DC9B68 · ΔE 5.7
- Copperhead#D68755 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cognac is closest to High Blue.
Cognac FAQs
What color is Cognac?
Cognac is a medium orange with the hex code #D48C46. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 62% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cognac?
The hex code for Cognac is #D48C46. In RGB it's rgb(212, 140, 70), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 34%, 67%, 17%).
What colors go well with Cognac?
Cognac 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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