Meatloaf
Also known as: Count Chocula , Cold Press Coffee , Baker’s Chocolate , Bock
On screen, Meatloaf registers as warm and rustic: a rich brown at home in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 10.26:1.
Reference
Meatloaf color codes
- HEX
- #663311
- RGB
- rgb(102, 51, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 51, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 71%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 83%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 83%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(27.7 21.5 31.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.2% 0.086 50.6)
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: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 8029: Pearl copper #773C27 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Meatloaf 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 Meatloaf
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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 Meatloaf 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 10.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Meatloaf background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Meatloaf
Meatloaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Meatloaf
Meatloaf triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Walnut #773F1A · ΔE 4.5
- Hot Fudge #5E2912 · ΔE 4.5
- Brown #653700 · ΔE 5.4
- Roastery #692302 · ΔE 5.5
- Chestnut #742802 · ΔE 5.6
- Evil Cigar #522000 · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Meatloaf is closest to Seafarer .
FAQ
Meatloaf FAQs
What color is Meatloaf?
Meatloaf is a dark brown with the hex code #663311. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 71% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Meatloaf?
The hex code for Meatloaf is #663311. In RGB it's rgb(102, 51, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 83%, 60%).
What colors go well with Meatloaf?
Meatloaf pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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