Peat Brown
Also known as: Bracken , Weathered Bamboo , Tuk Tuk , Carnaby Tan
Peat Brown holds a rich position in the brown range and reads as earthy and grounded. You'll see it used 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).
Reference
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)
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 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: 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 Peat Brown
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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 Peat Brown 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 9.84:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Peat Brown background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Peat Brown
Peat Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Peat Brown
Peat Brown triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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