Couch
Also known as: Momoshio Brown, Wild Brown, Bitter Chocolate, Marmite
Expect earthy and grounded associations from Couch — a rich brown well suited to rustic interiors and leather goods. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 12.53:1.
Couch color codes
- HEX
- #4E2A20
- RGB
- rgb(78, 42, 32)
- RGBA
- rgba(78, 42, 32, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 42%, 22%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 59%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 46%, 59%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(21.7 16.3 14.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.9% 0.057 36.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 14.6
- RAL 8016 — Mahogany brown#4C2F26 · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Couch works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Couch
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Couch 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 12.53:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.68:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Couch background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Couch
Couch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Couch
Couch triad
Similar colors
- Espresso#4E312D · ΔE 4.3
- Old Study#431705 · ΔE 6.1
- Lonestar#522426 · ΔE 6.2
- Dark Roast#4A2D2F · ΔE 6.6
- Hot Fudge#5E2912 · ΔE 6.8
- Grilled#633F2E · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Couch is closest to Elite Teal.
Couch FAQs
What color is Couch?
Couch is a dark brown with the hex code #4E2A20. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 42% saturation, and 22% lightness.
What is the hex code for Couch?
The hex code for Couch is #4E2A20. In RGB it's rgb(78, 42, 32), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 46%, 59%, 69%).
What colors go well with Couch?
Couch pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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