Hot Brown
Also known as: Autumn Red, All the Leaves Are Brown, Coco Muck, Rendang
A lively brown with a earthy and grounded character, Hot Brown works beautifully for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Brown
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.71:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Brown background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hot Brown
Hot Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Brown
Hot Brown triad
Similar colors
- Coco Muck#994A25 · ΔE 2.4
- Muddy#A13905 · ΔE 3.0
- Rust#A83C09 · ΔE 3.6
- Chocoholic#993300 · ΔE 3.7
- Choco Chic#993311 · ΔE 4.2
- Panela#9B5227 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Brown is closest to Copacabana.
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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