Cola
Also known as: Cola Bubble, Sambuca, After Eight, Cocoa Brown
Cola brings a warm and rustic feel to any palette. This deep brown is a natural fit for leather goods and autumn design. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 12.94:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Cola color codes
- HEX
- #3C2F23
- RGB
- rgb(60, 47, 35)
- RGBA
- rgba(60, 47, 35, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 26%, 19%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 42%, 24%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 42%, 76%)
- LAB
- lab(20.6 4.6 10.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(31.6% 0.028 64.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 15.8
- RAL 8014 — Sepia brown#49392D · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Cola 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 Cola
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cola 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 12.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Cola background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cola
Cola with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cola
Cola triad
Similar colors
- Dark Rum#45362B · ΔE 2.8
- Batch Brew#45392F · ΔE 3.4
- Creole#393227 · ΔE 3.8
- Wood Bark#302621 · ΔE 4.8
- Film Noir#473933 · ΔE 5.1
- Noir#312B27 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cola is closest to Blue Whale.
Cola FAQs
What color is Cola?
Cola is a dark brown with the hex code #3C2F23. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 26% saturation, and 19% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cola?
The hex code for Cola is #3C2F23. In RGB it's rgb(60, 47, 35), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 42%, 76%).
What colors go well with Cola?
Cola 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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