Home Brew
Also known as: Downing Earth , Industrial Strength , Clay Bath , Pie Safe
As a medium take on brown, Home Brew carries warm and rustic energy that suits leather goods and autumn design. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.09:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Home Brew color codes
- HEX
- #897B66
- RGB
- rgb(137, 123, 102)
- RGBA
- rgba(137, 123, 102, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 15%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 26%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(52.5 3.0 13.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.0% 0.035 77.9)
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 yellow 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: gray #808080 · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 1035: Pearl beige #908370 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Home Brew works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Home Brew
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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 Home Brew 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 4.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.09:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Home Brew background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Home Brew
Home Brew with its complement
Soft neighbors of Home Brew
Home Brew triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Teakwood #8D7E6D · ΔE 2.4
- Wet Taupe #907E6C · ΔE 3.3
- Handmade #7F735F · ΔE 3.4
- Mink #8A7561 · ΔE 4.1
- Bat Wing #7E7466 · ΔE 4.1
- Gazelle #947E68 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Home Brew is closest to Stonewash .
FAQ
Home Brew FAQs
What color is Home Brew?
Home Brew is a medium brown with the hex code #897B66. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 15% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Home Brew?
The hex code for Home Brew is #897B66. In RGB it's rgb(137, 123, 102), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 46%).
What colors go well with Home Brew?
Home Brew 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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