Oakwood
Also known as: Pergament, Sesame, Wetland Clay, Sands of Time
As a soft take on orange, Oakwood carries warm and inviting energy that suits children's products and fitness brands. Oakwood plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.92:1 on black clears AA.
Oakwood color codes
- HEX
- #BDA58B
- RGB
- rgb(189, 165, 139)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 165, 139, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 27%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 26%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 26%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(69.4 6.1 16.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.6% 0.046 69.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 6.0
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Oakwood works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Oakwood
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Oakwood 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 2.35:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.92:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Oakwood background: #000000
Palettes featuring Oakwood
Oakwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oakwood
Oakwood triad
Similar colors
- Sesame#BAA38B · ΔE 0.9
- Coffee Diva#BEA88D · ΔE 1.3
- Hickory#B7A28E · ΔE 2.4
- Semolina#C7AB8B · ΔE 2.7
- Taupe#B9A281 · ΔE 3.0
- French Oak#BB9E7C · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oakwood is closest to High Tide.
Oakwood FAQs
What color is Oakwood?
Oakwood is a medium orange with the hex code #BDA58B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 27% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oakwood?
The hex code for Oakwood is #BDA58B. In RGB it's rgb(189, 165, 139), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 26%, 26%).
What colors go well with Oakwood?
Oakwood 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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