Cumin
Also known as: Rich Oak, Exhumed Gold, Rookwood Antique Gold, Chicory
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Cumin — a medium brown well suited to autumn design and coffee and food branding. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.04:1 on black clears AA.
Cumin color codes
- HEX
- #A58459
- RGB
- rgb(165, 132, 89)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 132, 89, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 30%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 46%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 46%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(57.6 8.8 28.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.4% 0.071 73.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Cumin works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cumin
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cumin 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 3.47:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.04:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cumin background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cumin
Cumin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cumin
Cumin triad
Similar colors
- Banner Gold#A28557 · ΔE 1.9
- Muesli#9E7E53 · ΔE 2.3
- Pyramid#9F7D4F · ΔE 2.6
- Teak#AB8953 · ΔE 3.2
- Morrel#AC8F6C · ΔE 4.3
- Driftwood#A67A45 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cumin is closest to Kimono.
Cumin FAQs
What color is Cumin?
Cumin is a medium brown with the hex code #A58459. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 30% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cumin?
The hex code for Cumin is #A58459. In RGB it's rgb(165, 132, 89), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 46%, 35%).
What colors go well with Cumin?
Cumin 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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