Cumin
Also known as: Rich Oak , Exhumed Gold , Rookwood Antique Gold , Chicory
Few browns feel this gentle. Cumin leans warm and cozy and dependable, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cumin
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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 Cumin 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 3.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.04:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cumin background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cumin
Cumin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cumin
Cumin triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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