Hemp
Also known as: Soft Cocoa , Cougar , Chocolate Delight , Tallarn Leather
With its warm undertone, Hemp (#987D73) comes across as cozy and dependable. Designers reach for it in rustic interiors and leather goods. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.52:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Hemp color codes
- HEX
- #987D73
- RGB
- rgb(152, 125, 115)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 125, 115, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(16, 15%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(16, 24%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 24%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(54.8 9.6 9.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.2% 0.037 41.3)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
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: rosybrown #BC8F8F · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 1019: Grey beige #A48F7A · ΔE 8.7 · 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 Hemp works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hemp
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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 Hemp 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 3.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.52:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hemp background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hemp
Hemp with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hemp
Hemp triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Woodhaven #9E7B6C · ΔE 3.0
- Earthbound #A48A80 · ΔE 4.5
- Equestrienne #A07569 · ΔE 5.4
- Hurricane #8B7E77 · ΔE 5.7
- Nougat #AE8A78 · ΔE 6.4
- Wet Taupe #907E6C · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hemp is closest to Gothic .
FAQ
Hemp FAQs
What color is Hemp?
Hemp is a medium brown with the hex code #987D73. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 15% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hemp?
The hex code for Hemp is #987D73. In RGB it's rgb(152, 125, 115), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 24%, 40%).
What colors go well with Hemp?
Hemp pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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