Mink
Also known as: Dusty Path, Sepia Tint, Belgian Sweet, Fetched Stick
A gentle brown with a warm and rustic character, Mink works beautifully for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.80:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Mink color codes
- HEX
- #8A7561
- RGB
- rgb(138, 117, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(138, 117, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 17%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 30%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 30%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(50.8 6.1 14.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.7% 0.039 65.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 12.1
- RAL 1035 — Pearl beige#908370 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Mink works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mink
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mink 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 4.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.80:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mink background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mink
Mink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mink
Mink triad
Similar colors
- Golem#836E59 · ΔE 2.8
- Wet Taupe#907E6C · ΔE 3.5
- Gazelle#947E68 · ΔE 3.6
- Teakwood#8D7E6D · ΔE 4.1
- Home Brew#897B66 · ΔE 4.1
- Caribou#816C5E · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mink is closest to Citadel.
Mink FAQs
What color is Mink?
Mink is a medium brown with the hex code #8A7561. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 17% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mink?
The hex code for Mink is #8A7561. In RGB it's rgb(138, 117, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 30%, 46%).
What colors go well with Mink?
Mink 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.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer — free, instant, private.