Muesli
Also known as: Grecian Gold, Fantan, Pyramid, Forbidden Peanut
Quietly warm and rustic, Muesli is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.56:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Muesli color codes
- HEX
- #9E7E53
- RGB
- rgb(158, 126, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(158, 126, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 31%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 47%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 47%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(55.2 8.6 28.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.4% 0.071 74.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 11.8
- RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Muesli 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 Muesli
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Muesli 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 3.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.56:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Muesli background: #000000
Palettes featuring Muesli
Muesli with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muesli
Muesli triad
Similar colors
- Pyramid#9F7D4F · ΔE 0.9
- Cumin#A58459 · ΔE 2.3
- Banner Gold#A28557 · ΔE 2.7
- Guinea Pig#987652 · ΔE 3.7
- Driftwood#A67A45 · ΔE 3.9
- Mocha#9D7651 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muesli is closest to Kimono.
Muesli FAQs
What color is Muesli?
Muesli is a medium brown with the hex code #9E7E53. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 31% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muesli?
The hex code for Muesli is #9E7E53. In RGB it's rgb(158, 126, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 47%, 38%).
What colors go well with Muesli?
Muesli 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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