Hemp

Also known as: Soft Cocoa, Cougar, Chocolate Delight, Tallarn Leather

Part of the brown family, Hemp pairs a medium base with a warm and rustic presence — ideal for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Hemp

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 3.81:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 5.52:1

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Best text color on a Hemp background: #000000

Palettes featuring Hemp

Hemp with its complement

Soft neighbors of Hemp

Hemp triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hemp is closest to Gothic.

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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