Guinea Pig
Also known as: Summerville Brown, Decreasing Brown, Balsa Wood, Treasure Casket
Guinea Pig brings a warm and rustic feel to any palette. This medium brown is a natural fit for rustic interiors and leather goods. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Guinea Pig maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.05:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Guinea Pig color codes
- HEX
- #987652
- RGB
- rgb(152, 118, 82)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 118, 82, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 30%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 46%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 46%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(52.4 10.2 25.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.0% 0.066 67.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 13.2
- RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Guinea Pig 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 Guinea Pig
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Guinea Pig 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 4.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.05:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Guinea Pig background: #000000
Palettes featuring Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig with its complement
Soft neighbors of Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig triad
Similar colors
- Mocha#9D7651 · ΔE 1.7
- Muesli#9E7E53 · ΔE 3.7
- Pyramid#9F7D4F · ΔE 3.9
- Driftwood#A67A45 · ΔE 5.1
- Barrel Aged#8B6945 · ΔE 5.1
- Cumin#A58459 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Guinea Pig is closest to Bay View.
Guinea Pig FAQs
What color is Guinea Pig?
Guinea Pig is a medium brown with the hex code #987652. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 30% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Guinea Pig?
The hex code for Guinea Pig is #987652. In RGB it's rgb(152, 118, 82), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 46%, 40%).
What colors go well with Guinea Pig?
Guinea Pig 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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