Pecan
Also known as: Dodge Pole, Red Rock Falls, Ayrshire, Bran
Pecan brings a warm and rustic feel to any palette. This medium brown is a natural fit for leather goods and autumn design. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.15:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Pecan color codes
- HEX
- #A67253
- RGB
- rgb(166, 114, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(166, 114, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 33%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 50%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 31%, 50%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(53.0 18.5 25.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.8% 0.080 51.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 10.9
- RAL 1011 — Brown beige#AF804F · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Pecan works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pecan
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pecan 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 4.08:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.15:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pecan background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pecan
Pecan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pecan
Pecan triad
Similar colors
- Hazel#A36B4B · ΔE 2.5
- Stroopwafel#A86F48 · ΔE 2.6
- Brown Sugar#AB764E · ΔE 3.2
- Hazelnut#A8715A · ΔE 3.3
- Hot Cacao#A5694F · ΔE 4.0
- Argan Oil#9D6646 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pecan is closest to Swimmer.
Pecan FAQs
What color is Pecan?
Pecan is a medium brown with the hex code #A67253. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 33% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pecan?
The hex code for Pecan is #A67253. In RGB it's rgb(166, 114, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 31%, 50%, 35%).
What colors go well with Pecan?
Pecan 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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