Hot Fudge
Also known as: Fudge Brownie, Overbaked, Count Chocula, Peaty Brown
Expect cozy and dependable associations from Hot Fudge — a rich brown well 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Fudge
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 11.65:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.80:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Hot Fudge background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hot Fudge
Hot Fudge with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Fudge
Hot Fudge triad
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.
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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