Gingerbread

Also known as: Two Cents, Sedona Stone, Madeira Brown, Hammered Copper

Expect cozy and dependable associations from Gingerbread — a rich brown well 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Gingerbread

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 6.70:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 3.14:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Gingerbread background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Gingerbread

Gingerbread with its complement

Soft neighbors of Gingerbread

Gingerbread triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gingerbread is closest to Copacabana.

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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