Dark Rum
Also known as: Woodburn , Tobago , Slugger , Batch Brew
Dark Rum is a rich, gentle brown that reads as earthy and grounded. It earns its place in autumn design and coffee and food branding. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 11.57:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Dark Rum color codes
- HEX
- #45362B
- RGB
- rgb(69, 54, 43)
- RGBA
- rgba(69, 54, 43, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 23%, 22%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 38%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(24.0 5.5 9.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(34.6% 0.028 57.9)
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 orange 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 17.9
- RAL 8014: Sepia brown #49392D · ΔE 1.2 · 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 Dark Rum works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Rum
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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 Dark Rum 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 11.57:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Rum background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Rum
Dark Rum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Rum
Dark Rum triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Batch Brew #45392F · ΔE 1.8
- Cola #3C2F23 · ΔE 2.8
- Film Noir #473933 · ΔE 3.0
- Turtle #523F31 · ΔE 3.7
- Creole #393227 · ΔE 5.2
- Cowboy #443736 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Rum is closest to Blue Whale .
FAQ
Dark Rum FAQs
What color is Dark Rum?
Dark Rum is a dark brown with the hex code #45362B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 23% saturation, and 22% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Rum?
The hex code for Dark Rum is #45362B. In RGB it's rgb(69, 54, 43), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 73%).
What colors go well with Dark Rum?
Dark Rum 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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