Oak Barrel
Also known as: Rustic Cabin, Shingle Fawn, Huckleberry Brown, Bee Master
As a rich take on brown, Oak Barrel carries earthy and grounded energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Oak Barrel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.80:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.09:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Oak Barrel background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Oak Barrel
Oak Barrel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oak Barrel
Oak Barrel triad
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.
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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