Kobe
Also known as: Saucisson, Gulab Brown, Chestnut Plum, Sugar-Candied Peanuts
Kobe is a rich, lively brown that reads as warm and rustic. It shines in leather goods and autumn design. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.63:1.
Kobe color codes
- HEX
- #882D17
- RGB
- rgb(136, 45, 23)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 45, 23, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 71%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 83%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 83%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(32.7 38.7 35.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.0% 0.129 34.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkred#8B0000 · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 8029 — Pearl copper#773C27 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Kobe works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Kobe
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Kobe 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 8.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.43:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Kobe background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Kobe
Kobe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kobe
Kobe triad
Similar colors
- Caponata#822A10 · ΔE 1.8
- Emergency#911911 · ΔE 4.0
- Brick Red#8F1402 · ΔE 4.1
- Choco Chic#993311 · ΔE 4.5
- Fire#8F3F2A · ΔE 4.6
- Tabasco#A02712 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kobe is closest to Plunge.
Kobe FAQs
What color is Kobe?
Kobe is a dark brown with the hex code #882D17. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 71% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kobe?
The hex code for Kobe is #882D17. In RGB it's rgb(136, 45, 23), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 83%, 47%).
What colors go well with Kobe?
Kobe pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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