Oak Barrel
Also known as: Rustic Cabin , Shingle Fawn , Huckleberry Brown , Bee Master
There is a earthy and grounded quality to Oak Barrel. The gentle, warm brown at #715636 rewards leather goods and autumn design. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 6.80:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Oak Barrel color codes
- HEX
- #715636
- RGB
- rgb(113, 86, 54)
- RGBA
- rgba(113, 86, 54, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 35%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 52%, 44%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 24%, 52%, 56%)
- LAB
- lab(38.8 8.4 23.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.3% 0.059 70.4)
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: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 12.1
- RAL 8008: Olive brown #6F4F28 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Oak Barrel works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Oak Barrel
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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 Oak Barrel 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 6.80:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.09:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Oak Barrel background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Oak Barrel
Oak Barrel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oak Barrel
Oak Barrel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Baby Bear #6F5944 · ΔE 4.0
- Autumn Gold #7D623C · ΔE 4.7
- Cafe Royale #6A4928 · ΔE 4.7
- Olivary #6E592C · ΔE 5.2
- Coffee #6F4E37 · ΔE 5.4
- Tobacco #684F3C · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oak Barrel is closest to Stellar .
FAQ
Oak Barrel FAQs
What color is Oak Barrel?
Oak Barrel is a dark brown with the hex code #715636. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 35% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oak Barrel?
The hex code for Oak Barrel is #715636. In RGB it's rgb(113, 86, 54), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 24%, 52%, 56%).
What colors go well with Oak Barrel?
Oak Barrel 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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