Deer
Also known as: Canvas , Espresso Tonic , Tudor Tan , Safari Sun
Deer holds a medium position in the brown range and reads as earthy and grounded. You'll see it used for rustic interiors and leather goods. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Deer maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.70:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Deer color codes
- HEX
- #BA8759
- RGB
- rgb(186, 135, 89)
- RGBA
- rgba(186, 135, 89, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(28, 41%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(28, 52%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 27%, 52%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(60.7 16.2 32.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.3% 0.088 62.4)
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 5.9
- RAL 1011: Brown beige #AF804F · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Deer works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Deer
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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 Deer 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 3.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.70:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Deer background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Deer
Deer with its complement
Soft neighbors of Deer
Deer triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Butterum #C68F65 · ΔE 3.5
- Whiskey #D29062 · ΔE 5.6
- Chalet #C29867 · ΔE 5.6
- Cumin #A58459 · ΔE 5.8
- Pheasant #C17C54 · ΔE 6.0
- Macaroon #B38B71 · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Deer is closest to Sub-Zero .
FAQ
Deer FAQs
What color is Deer?
Deer is a medium brown with the hex code #BA8759. In HSL terms it has a hue of 28°, 41% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Deer?
The hex code for Deer is #BA8759. In RGB it's rgb(186, 135, 89), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 27%, 52%, 27%).
What colors go well with Deer?
Deer 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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