Mocha
Also known as: Dirt, Golden Glove, Balsa Wood, Treasure Casket
As a medium take on brown, Mocha carries warm and rustic energy that suits leather goods and autumn design. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Mocha maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.14:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Mocha color codes
- HEX
- #9D7651
- RGB
- rgb(157, 118, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(157, 118, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 32%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 48%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 25%, 48%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(52.9 12.3 26.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.071 64.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 12.0
- RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Mocha 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 Mocha
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mocha 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 4.08:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.14:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mocha background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mocha
Mocha with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mocha
Mocha triad
Similar colors
- Guinea Pig#987652 · ΔE 1.7
- Brown Sugar#AB764E · ΔE 4.1
- Pyramid#9F7D4F · ΔE 4.2
- Muesli#9E7E53 · ΔE 4.2
- Driftwood#A67A45 · ΔE 4.5
- Pecan#A67253 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mocha is closest to Zenith.
Mocha FAQs
What color is Mocha?
Mocha is a medium brown with the hex code #9D7651. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 32% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mocha?
The hex code for Mocha is #9D7651. In RGB it's rgb(157, 118, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 25%, 48%, 38%).
What colors go well with Mocha?
Mocha 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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