Gingerbread
Also known as: Two Cents , Sedona Stone , Madeira Brown , Hammered Copper
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Gingerbread, a rich brown suited to coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.70:1.
Reference
Gingerbread color codes
- HEX
- #8C4A2F
- RGB
- rgb(140, 74, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(140, 74, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 50%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 66%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(39.4 26.8 28.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.4% 0.098 42.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 8004: Copper brown #8F4E35 · ΔE 1.5 · 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 Gingerbread works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gingerbread
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Gingerbread by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.70:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Gingerbread background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gingerbread
Gingerbread with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gingerbread
Gingerbread triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cacao Nibs #80442F · ΔE 3.4
- Coco Muck #994A25 · ΔE 3.8
- Fire #8F3F2A · ΔE 4.0
- Annatto #8C5341 · ΔE 4.3
- Hello Fall #995533 · ΔE 4.5
- Cigar #7D4E38 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gingerbread is closest to Copacabana .
FAQ
Gingerbread FAQs
What color is Gingerbread?
Gingerbread is a dark brown with the hex code #8C4A2F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 50% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gingerbread?
The hex code for Gingerbread is #8C4A2F. In RGB it's rgb(140, 74, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 45%).
What colors go well with Gingerbread?
Gingerbread pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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