Pecan
Also known as: Dodge Pole , Red Rock Falls , Ayrshire , Bran
On screen, Pecan registers as warm and rustic: a medium brown at home in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
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
?
warm
Nearest standard colors
?
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 →
?
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pecan
?
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 →
?
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
?
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 →
?
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 Pecan 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 4.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.15:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pecan background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pecan
Pecan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pecan
Pecan triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.