Mole
Also known as: Smoked Black Coffee , Black Coffee , Deep Brown , Betel Nut Dye
Mole holds a rich position in the red range and reads as passionate and urgent. You'll see it used for food branding and sale banners. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 13.26:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Mole color codes
- HEX
- #392D2B
- RGB
- rgb(57, 45, 43)
- RGBA
- rgba(57, 45, 43, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(9, 14%, 20%)
- HSV
- hsv(9, 25%, 22%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 25%, 78%)
- LAB
- lab(19.8 5.4 3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(31.0% 0.018 29.2)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
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: black #000000 · ΔE 14.2
- RAL 8017: Chocolate brown #44322D · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Mole 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- 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 Mole
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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 Mole 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 13.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.58:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Mole background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mole
Mole with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mole
Mole triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Havana #3B2B2C · ΔE 2.9
- Cowboy #443736 · ΔE 3.4
- Diesel #322C2B · ΔE 3.4
- Wood Bark #302621 · ΔE 3.4
- After Dark #3C3535 · ΔE 3.7
- Noir #312B27 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mole is closest to Aztec .
FAQ
Mole FAQs
What color is Mole?
Mole is a dark red with the hex code #392D2B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 9°, 14% saturation, and 20% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mole?
The hex code for Mole is #392D2B. In RGB it's rgb(57, 45, 43), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 25%, 78%).
What colors go well with Mole?
Mole pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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