Earthbound
Also known as: Baby Sprout, Velvety Chestnut, Magic Malt, Fudgecicle
Quietly warm and inviting, Earthbound is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in children's products and fitness brands. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.53:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Earthbound color codes
- HEX
- #A48A80
- RGB
- rgb(164, 138, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(164, 138, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 17%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 22%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(59.7 9.0 9.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.4% 0.035 42.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Earthbound works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Earthbound
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Earthbound 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 3.22:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Earthbound background: #000000
Palettes featuring Earthbound
Earthbound with its complement
Soft neighbors of Earthbound
Earthbound triad
Similar colors
- Nougat#AE8A78 · ΔE 4.1
- Hemp#987D73 · ΔE 4.5
- Cortex#A99592 · ΔE 4.9
- Nude Lips#B5948D · ΔE 5.0
- Cocoloco#AA8F7A · ΔE 5.2
- Woodhaven#9E7B6C · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Earthbound is closest to Cavolo Nero.
Earthbound FAQs
What color is Earthbound?
Earthbound is a medium orange with the hex code #A48A80. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 17% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Earthbound?
The hex code for Earthbound is #A48A80. In RGB it's rgb(164, 138, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 36%).
What colors go well with Earthbound?
Earthbound pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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