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).
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nutmeg
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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 Nutmeg 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 7.17:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.93:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Nutmeg background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nutmeg
Nutmeg with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nutmeg
Nutmeg triad
Explore
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 Deep Lagoon .
FAQ
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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