Golem
Also known as: Aztec Temple, Kaffee, Baton, Salted Pretzel
Golem brings a earthy and grounded feel to any palette. This medium brown is a natural fit for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Golem plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 4.84:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Golem color codes
- HEX
- #836E59
- RGB
- rgb(131, 110, 89)
- RGBA
- rgba(131, 110, 89, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 19%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 32%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 32%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(48.0 6.1 15.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.3% 0.041 66.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 12.5
- RAL 1036 — Pearl gold#80643F · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Golem 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 Golem
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Golem 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 4.84:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Golem background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Golem
Golem with its complement
Soft neighbors of Golem
Golem triad
Similar colors
- Mink#8A7561 · ΔE 2.8
- Caribou#816C5E · ΔE 3.3
- Namibia#7C6D61 · ΔE 4.0
- Warrior#7D685B · ΔE 4.3
- Handmade#7F735F · ΔE 4.6
- Bat Wing#7E7466 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Golem is closest to Plumbeous.
Golem FAQs
What color is Golem?
Golem is a medium brown with the hex code #836E59. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 19% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Golem?
The hex code for Golem is #836E59. In RGB it's rgb(131, 110, 89), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 32%, 49%).
What colors go well with Golem?
Golem 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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