Fawn
Also known as: Romanesque Gold, Beachwalk, Steamed Chestnut, Rye
As a soft take on orange, Fawn carries friendly and enthusiastic energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.07:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Fawn color codes
- HEX
- #CFAF7B
- RGB
- rgb(207, 175, 123)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 175, 123, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 47%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 41%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 41%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(73.4 6.8 31.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.0% 0.078 79.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 3.4
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Fawn 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Fawn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Fawn 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 2.09:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.07:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Fawn background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fawn
Fawn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fawn
Fawn triad
Similar colors
- Toupe#C7AC7D · ΔE 2.0
- Gold Rush#C4A777 · ΔE 2.6
- Ginger Ale#C9A86A · ΔE 3.0
- Medallion#C3A679 · ΔE 3.1
- Pony#C6AA81 · ΔE 3.1
- Sheaf#D2AE84 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fawn is closest to Mont Blanc.
Fawn FAQs
What color is Fawn?
Fawn is a medium orange with the hex code #CFAF7B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 47% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fawn?
The hex code for Fawn is #CFAF7B. In RGB it's rgb(207, 175, 123), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 41%, 19%).
What colors go well with Fawn?
Fawn 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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