Falafel
Also known as: Bronze, Golden Brown, Golden Hind, Barbarian Leather
With its warm undertone, Falafel (#AA7711) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in children's products and fitness brands. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.36:1 on black clears AA.
Falafel color codes
- HEX
- #AA7711
- RGB
- rgb(170, 119, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 119, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 82%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 90%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 90%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(54.2 14.8 56.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.6% 0.122 77.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 5.6
- RAL 1027 — Curry#A77F0E · ΔE 4.4 · 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 Falafel works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Falafel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Falafel 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 3.92:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.36:1
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Best text color on a Falafel background: #000000
Palettes featuring Falafel
Falafel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Falafel
Falafel triad
Similar colors
- Bronze#A87900 · ΔE 2.1
- Chai Tea#A97B2D · ΔE 2.9
- Caramel#AF6F09 · ΔE 4.3
- Butterbeer#AF7934 · ΔE 5.0
- Arrowwood#B3861E · ΔE 5.3
- Puma#96711C · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Falafel is closest to Marina.
Falafel FAQs
What color is Falafel?
Falafel is a dark orange with the hex code #AA7711. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 82% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Falafel?
The hex code for Falafel is #AA7711. In RGB it's rgb(170, 119, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 90%, 33%).
What colors go well with Falafel?
Falafel 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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