Mars
Also known as: Copper-Metal Red, Georgia Clay, Borneo, Pretty Parasol
Part of the brown family, Mars pairs a medium base with a warm and rustic presence — ideal for autumn design and coffee and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Mars maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 4.56:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Mars color codes
- HEX
- #AD6242
- RGB
- rgb(173, 98, 66)
- RGBA
- rgba(173, 98, 66, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 45%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 62%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 43%, 62%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(50.0 28.9 31.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.5% 0.108 43.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 8023 — Orange brown#A65E2F · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Mars 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: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mars
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mars 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 4.56:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.60:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mars background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mars
Mars with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mars
Mars triad
Similar colors
- Red Cent#AD654C · ΔE 2.5
- Hot Cacao#A5694F · ΔE 3.5
- Bruschetta#B2654E · ΔE 3.5
- Clay#B66A50 · ΔE 3.9
- Boho Copper#B96033 · ΔE 4.0
- Hazel#A36B4B · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mars is closest to Waikiki.
Mars FAQs
What color is Mars?
Mars is a medium brown with the hex code #AD6242. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 45% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mars?
The hex code for Mars is #AD6242. In RGB it's rgb(173, 98, 66), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 43%, 62%, 32%).
What colors go well with Mars?
Mars pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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