Cowboy
Also known as: Reddish Black , Rockweed , Chocolate Torte , Humpback Whale
A muted red with a confident and commanding character, Cowboy works well for food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 11.38:1.
Reference
Cowboy color codes
- HEX
- #443736
- RGB
- rgb(68, 55, 54)
- RGBA
- rgba(68, 55, 54, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(4, 11%, 24%)
- HSV
- hsv(4, 21%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 19%, 21%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(24.5 5.8 2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(35.0% 0.019 23.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: black #000000 · ΔE 17.3
- RAL 8017: Chocolate brown #44322D · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Cowboy 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cowboy
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cowboy by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 11.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.85:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Cowboy background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cowboy
Cowboy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cowboy
Cowboy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Film Noir #473933 · ΔE 3.0
- After Dark #3C3535 · ΔE 3.3
- Mole #392D2B · ΔE 3.4
- Eclipse #3F3939 · ΔE 3.7
- Havana #3B2B2C · ΔE 4.2
- Kilimanjaro #3A3532 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cowboy is closest to Aztec .
FAQ
Cowboy FAQs
What color is Cowboy?
Cowboy is a dark red with the hex code #443736. In HSL terms it has a hue of 4°, 11% saturation, and 24% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cowboy?
The hex code for Cowboy is #443736. In RGB it's rgb(68, 55, 54), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 19%, 21%, 73%).
What colors go well with Cowboy?
Cowboy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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