Driftwood
Also known as: Invitation Gold , Goldenrod Tea , Tosty Crust , Gallant Gold
Part of the brown family, Driftwood pairs a medium base with a earthy and grounded presence. It belongs in leather goods and autumn design. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.49:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Driftwood color codes
- HEX
- #A67A45
- RGB
- rgb(166, 122, 69)
- RGBA
- rgba(166, 122, 69, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 41%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 58%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 27%, 58%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(54.9 13.3 35.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.2% 0.089 70.0)
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 9.1
- RAL 1011: Brown beige #AF804F · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Driftwood 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 Driftwood
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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 Driftwood 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 3.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.49:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Driftwood background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Driftwood
Driftwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Driftwood
Driftwood triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pyramid #9F7D4F · ΔE 3.1
- Butterbeer #AF7934 · ΔE 3.6
- Muesli #9E7E53 · ΔE 3.9
- Mocha #9D7651 · ΔE 4.5
- Cumin #A58459 · ΔE 4.5
- Chai Tea #A97B2D · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Driftwood is closest to Marina .
FAQ
Driftwood FAQs
What color is Driftwood?
Driftwood is a medium brown with the hex code #A67A45. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 41% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Driftwood?
The hex code for Driftwood is #A67A45. In RGB it's rgb(166, 122, 69), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 27%, 58%, 35%).
What colors go well with Driftwood?
Driftwood 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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