Guinea Pig
Also known as: Summerville Brown , Decreasing Brown , Balsa Wood , Treasure Casket
Part of the brown family, Guinea Pig pairs a medium base with a cozy and dependable presence. It belongs in leather goods and autumn design. 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Guinea Pig
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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 Guinea Pig 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 4.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.05:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Guinea Pig background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig with its complement
Soft neighbors of Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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