Hot Fudge
Also known as: Fudge Brownie , Overbaked , Count Chocula , Peaty Brown
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Hot Fudge, a rich brown suited to coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 11.65:1.
Reference
Hot Fudge color codes
- HEX
- #5E2912
- RGB
- rgb(94, 41, 18)
- RGBA
- rgba(94, 41, 18, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 68%, 22%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 81%, 37%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 56%, 81%, 63%)
- LAB
- lab(24.1 23.5 26.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(35.1% 0.085 42.5)
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: maroon #800000 · ΔE 10.4
- RAL 8029: Pearl copper #773C27 · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Fudge 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 Fudge
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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 Fudge 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 11.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.80:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Hot Fudge background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Fudge
Hot Fudge with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Fudge
Hot Fudge triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Evil Cigar #522000 · ΔE 3.6
- Roastery #692302 · ΔE 4.1
- Meatloaf #663311 · ΔE 4.5
- Chestnut #742802 · ΔE 6.0
- Prune #701C11 · ΔE 6.8
- Couch #4E2A20 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Fudge is closest to Mallard .
FAQ
Hot Fudge FAQs
What color is Hot Fudge?
Hot Fudge is a dark brown with the hex code #5E2912. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 68% saturation, and 22% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Fudge?
The hex code for Hot Fudge is #5E2912. In RGB it's rgb(94, 41, 18), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 56%, 81%, 63%).
What colors go well with Hot Fudge?
Hot Fudge pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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