Mole
Also known as: Smoked Black Coffee, Black Coffee, Deep Brown, Betel Nut Dye
Mole is a rich, muted red that reads as passionate and urgent. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Mole
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 13.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.58:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Mole background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Mole
Mole with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mole
Mole triad
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.
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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