Peat Brown
Also known as: Bracken, Weathered Bamboo, Tuk Tuk, Carnaby Tan
Peat Brown brings a earthy and grounded feel to any palette. This rich brown is a natural fit for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Peat Brown maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.84:1, passes WCAG AA).
Peat Brown color codes
- HEX
- #5A3D29
- RGB
- rgb(90, 61, 41)
- RGBA
- rgba(90, 61, 41, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 37%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 54%, 35%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 32%, 54%, 65%)
- LAB
- lab(28.8 11.2 17.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.8% 0.052 55.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 13.4
- RAL 8011 — Nut brown#5A3A29 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Peat Brown 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Peat Brown
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Peat Brown 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 9.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Peat Brown background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Peat Brown
Peat Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Peat Brown
Peat Brown triad
Similar colors
- Grilled#633F2E · ΔE 3.6
- Buckeye#674834 · ΔE 3.9
- Turtle#523F31 · ΔE 4.4
- Black Power#654B37 · ΔE 4.7
- Pumpernickel#6C462D · ΔE 4.8
- Brisket#6E4534 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peat Brown is closest to Seafarer.
Peat Brown FAQs
What color is Peat Brown?
Peat Brown is a dark brown with the hex code #5A3D29. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 37% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Peat Brown?
The hex code for Peat Brown is #5A3D29. In RGB it's rgb(90, 61, 41), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 32%, 54%, 65%).
What colors go well with Peat Brown?
Peat Brown 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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