Nutmeg
Also known as: Red Chipotle, Armadillo Egg, Tortoise Shell, Egyptian Jasper
Nutmeg sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle brown that feels earthy and grounded. Try it in leather goods and autumn design. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.17:1, passes WCAG AA).
Nutmeg color codes
- HEX
- #7E4A3B
- RGB
- rgb(126, 74, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(126, 74, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 36%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 53%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 41%, 53%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(37.5 21.5 18.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.6% 0.075 36.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 9.9
- RAL 8002 — Signal brown#7B5141 · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nutmeg 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 7.17:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Nutmeg background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Nutmeg
Nutmeg with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nutmeg
Nutmeg triad
Similar colors
- Peanut#7A4434 · ΔE 2.0
- Cacao Nibs#80442F · ΔE 3.2
- Cigar#7D4E38 · ΔE 3.5
- Red Robin#7D4138 · ΔE 3.8
- Annatto#8C5341 · ΔE 3.9
- Root Beer#81544A · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nutmeg is closest to Atlantis.
Nutmeg FAQs
What color is Nutmeg?
Nutmeg is a dark brown with the hex code #7E4A3B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 36% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nutmeg?
The hex code for Nutmeg is #7E4A3B. In RGB it's rgb(126, 74, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 41%, 53%, 51%).
What colors go well with Nutmeg?
Nutmeg pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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