Hot Cacao
Also known as: Cedar Plank Salmon , Toffee Glaze , Airbrushed Copper , Mojave Sunset
Hot Cacao brings a warm and rustic feel to a palette. This medium brown suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Cacao
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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 Cacao 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 4.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.73:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Cacao background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Cacao
Hot Cacao with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Cacao
Hot Cacao triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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