Handmade
Also known as: Colusa Wetlands, Backcountry, Coriander Ochre, Dinosaur Bone
Handmade is a medium, muted brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It shines in coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Handmade plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.65:1.
Handmade color codes
- HEX
- #7F735F
- RGB
- rgb(127, 115, 95)
- RGBA
- rgba(127, 115, 95, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 14%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 25%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(49.1 2.3 12.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.1% 0.033 80.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 7006 — Beige grey#756F61 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Handmade 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 Handmade
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Handmade 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 4.65:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.52:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Handmade background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Handmade
Handmade with its complement
Soft neighbors of Handmade
Handmade triad
Similar colors
- Bat Wing#7E7466 · ΔE 2.5
- Home Brew#897B66 · ΔE 3.4
- Golem#836E59 · ΔE 4.6
- Mink#8A7561 · ΔE 4.8
- Granite#746A5E · ΔE 4.9
- Namibia#7C6D61 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Handmade is closest to Plumbeous.
Handmade FAQs
What color is Handmade?
Handmade is a medium brown with the hex code #7F735F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 14% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Handmade?
The hex code for Handmade is #7F735F. In RGB it's rgb(127, 115, 95), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 50%).
What colors go well with Handmade?
Handmade pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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