Mocha
Also known as: Dirt , Golden Glove , Balsa Wood , Treasure Casket
Mocha is a medium, gentle brown that reads as warm and rustic. It earns its place in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mocha
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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 Mocha 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 4.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.14:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Mocha background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mocha
Mocha with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mocha
Mocha triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Mocha : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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