Peanut
Also known as: Clay Play , Armadillo Egg , Medium Tuscan Red , Lava Core
Part of the brown family, Peanut pairs a rich base with a cozy and dependable presence. It belongs in rustic interiors and leather goods. Peanut plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.77:1.
Reference
Peanut color codes
- HEX
- #7A4434
- RGB
- rgb(122, 68, 52)
- RGBA
- rgba(122, 68, 52, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 40%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 57%, 48%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 44%, 57%, 52%)
- LAB
- lab(35.4 22.6 20.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(44.8% 0.079 37.3)
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: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 10.1
- RAL 8029: Pearl copper #773C27 · 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 Peanut 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 Peanut
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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 Peanut 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 7.77:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.70:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Peanut background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Peanut
Peanut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Peanut
Peanut triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nutmeg #7E4A3B · ΔE 2.0
- Cacao Nibs #80442F · ΔE 2.3
- Ebi Brown #773C30 · ΔE 2.9
- Red Robin #7D4138 · ΔE 3.2
- Brisket #6E4534 · ΔE 3.8
- Cigar #7D4E38 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peanut is closest to Deep Lagoon .
FAQ
Peanut FAQs
What color is Peanut?
Peanut is a dark brown with the hex code #7A4434. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 40% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Peanut?
The hex code for Peanut is #7A4434. In RGB it's rgb(122, 68, 52), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 44%, 57%, 52%).
What colors go well with Peanut?
Peanut pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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