Man Cave
Also known as: Rodeo , Jute Brown , Village Lane , Rookwood Brown
On screen, Man Cave registers as cozy and dependable: a rich brown at home in rustic interiors and leather goods. Man Cave plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.69:1.
Reference
Man Cave color codes
- HEX
- #816045
- RGB
- rgb(129, 96, 69)
- RGBA
- rgba(129, 96, 69, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 30%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 47%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 26%, 47%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(43.7 11.2 20.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.6% 0.059 60.3)
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 11.1
- RAL 8025: Pale brown #755C49 · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Man Cave 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Man Cave
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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 Man Cave 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 5.69:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.69:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Man Cave background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Man Cave
Man Cave with its complement
Soft neighbors of Man Cave
Man Cave triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cocoa #875F42 · ΔE 2.3
- Barrel Aged #8B6945 · ΔE 4.5
- Autumn Gold #7D623C · ΔE 5.2
- Baby Bear #6F5944 · ΔE 5.3
- Leather #906A54 · ΔE 5.4
- Toffee #755139 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Man Cave is closest to Shipyard .
FAQ
Man Cave FAQs
What color is Man Cave?
Man Cave is a dark brown with the hex code #816045. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 30% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Man Cave?
The hex code for Man Cave is #816045. In RGB it's rgb(129, 96, 69), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 47%, 49%).
What colors go well with Man Cave?
Man Cave 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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