Leather
Also known as: Sable Brown , Brownie Scout , Mocha Delight , Warm Nutmeg
Expect earthy and grounded associations from Leather, a medium brown suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, 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 Leather
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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 Leather 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 4.80:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Leather background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Leather
Leather with its complement
Soft neighbors of Leather
Leather triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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