Cowboy
Also known as: Reddish Black, Rockweed, Chocolate Torte, Humpback Whale
Cowboy sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a muted red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Cowboy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 11.38:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Cowboy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cowboy
Cowboy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cowboy
Cowboy triad
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.
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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