Namibia
Also known as: Antique Earth, Desert Taupe, Cocoa Powder, Saruk Grey
With its warm undertone, Namibia (#7C6D61) comes across as warm and rustic. Designers reach for it in leather goods and autumn design. Namibia plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.98:1, passes WCAG AA).
Namibia color codes
- HEX
- #7C6D61
- RGB
- rgb(124, 109, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(124, 109, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 12%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 22%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(47.2 4.6 9.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.5% 0.026 60.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 7006 — Beige grey#756F61 · 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 Namibia 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 Namibia
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Namibia 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 4.98:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.22:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Namibia background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Namibia
Namibia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Namibia
Namibia triad
Similar colors
- Caribou#816C5E · ΔE 2.6
- Granite#746A5E · ΔE 3.1
- Warrior#7D685B · ΔE 3.1
- Bat Wing#7E7466 · ΔE 4.0
- Morel#73645C · ΔE 4.0
- Golem#836E59 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Namibia is closest to Batman.
Namibia FAQs
What color is Namibia?
Namibia is a medium brown with the hex code #7C6D61. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 12% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Namibia?
The hex code for Namibia is #7C6D61. In RGB it's rgb(124, 109, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 51%).
What colors go well with Namibia?
Namibia 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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