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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.52:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hemp background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hemp
Hemp with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hemp
Hemp triad
Similar colors
- Woodhaven#9E7B6C · ΔE 3.0
- Earthbound#A48A80 · ΔE 4.5
- Opium#987E7E · ΔE 4.9
- Equestrienne#A07569 · ΔE 5.4
- Hurricane#8B7E77 · ΔE 5.7
- Nougat#AE8A78 · ΔE 6.4
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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