Hot Brown
Also known as: Autumn Red , All the Leaves Are Brown , Coco Muck , Rendang
There is a earthy and grounded quality to Hot Brown. The lively, warm brown at #984218 rewards autumn design and coffee and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Hot Brown maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 6.71:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Hot Brown color codes
- HEX
- #984218
- RGB
- rgb(152, 66, 24)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 66, 24, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 73%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 84%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 57%, 84%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(39.5 35.1 41.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.6% 0.127 43.4)
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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warm
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: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 2013: Pearl orange #954527 · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Hot Brown works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Brown
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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 Hot Brown 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 6.71:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Brown background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Brown
Hot Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Brown
Hot Brown triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Coco Muck #994A25 · ΔE 2.4
- Muddy #A13905 · ΔE 3.0
- Rust #A83C09 · ΔE 3.6
- Chocoholic #993300 · ΔE 3.7
- Donkey Kong #AB4210 · ΔE 4.0
- Choco Chic #993311 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Brown is closest to Copacabana .
FAQ
Hot Brown FAQs
What color is Hot Brown?
Hot Brown is a dark brown with the hex code #984218. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 73% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Brown?
The hex code for Hot Brown is #984218. In RGB it's rgb(152, 66, 24), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 57%, 84%, 40%).
What colors go well with Hot Brown?
Hot Brown pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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