Muesli
Also known as: Grecian Gold , Fantan , Pyramid , Forbidden Peanut
Quietly cozy and dependable, Muesli is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in rustic interiors and leather goods. 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.
Reference
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)
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 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 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 Muesli
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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 Muesli 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 3.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.56:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Muesli background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Muesli
Muesli with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muesli
Muesli triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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