Hot Cacao
Also known as: Cedar Plank Salmon, Toffee Glaze, Airbrushed Copper, Mojave Sunset
With its warm undertone, Hot Cacao (#A5694F) comes across as warm and rustic. Designers reach for it in leather goods and autumn design. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Hot Cacao maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.73:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Hot Cacao color codes
- HEX
- #A5694F
- RGB
- rgb(165, 105, 79)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 105, 79, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 35%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 52%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 36%, 52%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(50.7 22.6 25.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.9% 0.086 44.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 8.1
- RAL 8023 — Orange brown#A65E2F · ΔE 6.9 · 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 Cacao works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Cacao
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hot Cacao 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 4.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.73:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Cacao background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hot Cacao
Hot Cacao with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Cacao
Hot Cacao triad
Similar colors
- Hazel#A36B4B · ΔE 2.6
- Red Cent#AD654C · ΔE 2.8
- Hazelnut#A8715A · ΔE 2.9
- Argan Oil#9D6646 · ΔE 3.3
- Mars#AD6242 · ΔE 3.5
- Pecan#A67253 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Cacao is closest to Waikiki.
Hot Cacao FAQs
What color is Hot Cacao?
Hot Cacao is a medium brown with the hex code #A5694F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 35% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Cacao?
The hex code for Hot Cacao is #A5694F. In RGB it's rgb(165, 105, 79), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 36%, 52%, 35%).
What colors go well with Hot Cacao?
Hot Cacao pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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