Hickory
Also known as: Gilded Beige, Light Spice, Brown Teepee, Sesame
Part of the orange family, Hickory pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence — ideal for fitness brands and autumn palettes. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.57:1 on black clears AA.
Hickory color codes
- HEX
- #B7A28E
- RGB
- rgb(183, 162, 142)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 162, 142, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 22%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 22%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(68.1 5.6 13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.5% 0.037 65.8)
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: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Hickory works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hickory
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hickory 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 2.45:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.57:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Hickory background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hickory
Hickory with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hickory
Hickory triad
Similar colors
- Sesame#BAA38B · ΔE 1.5
- Oakwood#BDA58B · ΔE 2.4
- Sombrero#B39C8C · ΔE 2.8
- Coffee Diva#BEA88D · ΔE 3.1
- Quicksand#AC9884 · ΔE 3.1
- Incense#AF9A7E · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hickory is closest to Blank Stare.
Hickory FAQs
What color is Hickory?
Hickory is a medium orange with the hex code #B7A28E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 22% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hickory?
The hex code for Hickory is #B7A28E. In RGB it's rgb(183, 162, 142), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 28%).
What colors go well with Hickory?
Hickory 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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