Ginger
Also known as: Umber, Ancient Brandy, Butter Fudge, Pumpkin Spice
A vivid brown with a cozy and dependable character, Ginger works beautifully for rustic interiors and leather goods. Ginger plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 4.71:1 on black clears AA.
Ginger color codes
- HEX
- #B06500
- RGB
- rgb(176, 101, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(176, 101, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 100%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 100%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 43%, 100%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(50.7 26.9 58.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.9% 0.133 62.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: chocolate#D2691E · ΔE 9.4
- RAL 8001 — Ochre brown#9C6B30 · ΔE 6.7 · 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 Ginger works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Ginger
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ginger 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 4.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.71:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Ginger background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ginger
Ginger with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ginger
Ginger triad
Similar colors
- Fire Ant#BE6400 · ΔE 3.8
- Inca Gold#AA6D28 · ΔE 4.0
- Caramel#AF6F09 · ΔE 4.2
- Copper#B87333 · ΔE 6.0
- Meteor#BB7431 · ΔE 6.2
- Olivia#996622 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ginger is closest to Forget-Me-Not.
Ginger FAQs
What color is Ginger?
Ginger is a dark brown with the hex code #B06500. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ginger?
The hex code for Ginger is #B06500. In RGB it's rgb(176, 101, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 43%, 100%, 31%).
What colors go well with Ginger?
Ginger 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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