Muddy
Also known as: Rust, Burnt Sienna, Chocoholic, Chocolate Fondue
As a rich take on brown, Muddy carries warm and rustic energy that suits autumn design and coffee and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.77:1.
Muddy color codes
- HEX
- #A13905
- RGB
- rgb(161, 57, 5)
- RGBA
- rgba(161, 57, 5, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 94%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 97%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 65%, 97%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(39.4 42.5 49.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.8% 0.148 40.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 2013 — Pearl orange#954527 · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Muddy 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: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- 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 Muddy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Muddy 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 6.77:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.10:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Muddy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Muddy
Muddy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muddy
Muddy triad
Similar colors
- Rust#A83C09 · ΔE 1.6
- Chocoholic#993300 · ΔE 2.1
- Hot Brown#984218 · ΔE 3.0
- Choco Chic#993311 · ΔE 3.7
- Pepperoni#AA4400 · ΔE 4.1
- Rusty Red#AF2F0D · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muddy is closest to Waterworld.
Muddy FAQs
What color is Muddy?
Muddy is a dark brown with the hex code #A13905. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 94% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muddy?
The hex code for Muddy is #A13905. In RGB it's rgb(161, 57, 5), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 65%, 97%, 37%).
What colors go well with Muddy?
Muddy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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