Driftwood
Also known as: Invitation Gold, Goldenrod Tea, Tosty Crust, Gallant Gold
With its warm undertone, Driftwood (#A67A45) comes across as earthy and grounded. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Driftwood
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.82:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.49:1
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Best text color on a Driftwood background: #000000
Palettes featuring Driftwood
Driftwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Driftwood
Driftwood triad
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.
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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