Leather
Also known as: Sable Brown, Brownie Scout, Mocha Delight, Warm Nutmeg
As a medium take on brown, Leather carries earthy and grounded energy that suits rustic interiors and leather goods. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.80:1.
Leather color codes
- HEX
- #906A54
- RGB
- rgb(144, 106, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(144, 106, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 26%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 42%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 26%, 42%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(48.4 13.5 18.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.7% 0.059 51.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 10.8
- RAL 8025 — Pale brown#755C49 · ΔE 7.8 · 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 Leather 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 Leather
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Leather 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 4.80:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Leather background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Leather
Leather with its complement
Soft neighbors of Leather
Leather triad
Similar colors
- Cocoa#875F42 · ΔE 4.9
- Argan Oil#9D6646 · ΔE 5.0
- Man Cave#816045 · ΔE 5.4
- Hazel#A36B4B · ΔE 5.5
- Acorn#7F5E50 · ΔE 5.9
- Barrel Aged#8B6945 · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Leather is closest to Night Owl.
Leather FAQs
What color is Leather?
Leather is a medium brown with the hex code #906A54. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 26% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Leather?
The hex code for Leather is #906A54. In RGB it's rgb(144, 106, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 42%, 44%).
What colors go well with Leather?
Leather pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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