Old Study
Also known as: Barbecue Sauce , Black Chocolate , Bath in Chocolate , Chocolate Rush
A vivid brown with a earthy and grounded character, Old Study works well for autumn design and coffee and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 15.40:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Old Study color codes
- HEX
- #431705
- RGB
- rgb(67, 23, 5)
- RGBA
- rgba(67, 23, 5, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 86%, 14%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 93%, 26%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 66%, 93%, 74%)
- LAB
- lab(14.8 20.9 20.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(27.0% 0.074 41.3)
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: maroon #800000 · ΔE 13.7
- RAL 8016: Mahogany brown #4C2F26 · ΔE 8.3 · 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 Old Study 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 Old Study
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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 Old Study 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 15.40:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Old Study background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Old Study
Old Study with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old Study
Old Study triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Burned #520B00 · ΔE 5.6
- Evil Cigar #522000 · ΔE 5.7
- Couch #4E2A20 · ΔE 6.1
- Hot Fudge #5E2912 · ΔE 7.0
- Spikey Red #600000 · ΔE 8.8
- Lonestar #522426 · ΔE 9.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Old Study is closest to Black Box .
FAQ
Old Study FAQs
What color is Old Study?
Old Study is a dark brown with the hex code #431705. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 86% saturation, and 14% lightness.
What is the hex code for Old Study?
The hex code for Old Study is #431705. In RGB it's rgb(67, 23, 5), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 66%, 93%, 74%).
What colors go well with Old Study?
Old Study pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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