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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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