Pepperoni
Also known as: Rusted Lock, Powdered Coffee, Beef Bourguignon, Donkey Kong
Pepperoni is a rich, vivid brown that reads as earthy and grounded. It shines in leather goods and autumn design. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 5.94:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Pepperoni color codes
- HEX
- #AA4400
- RGB
- rgb(170, 68, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 68, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 100%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 100%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 60%, 100%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(42.9 40.9 53.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.7% 0.149 44.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 6.0
- RAL 2001 — Red orange#BE4E20 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Pepperoni 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pepperoni
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pepperoni 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 5.94:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.54:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pepperoni background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Pepperoni
Pepperoni with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pepperoni
Pepperoni triad
Similar colors
- Rust#A83C09 · ΔE 3.4
- Bolognese#BB4400 · ΔE 3.7
- Muddy#A13905 · ΔE 4.1
- Brandy Bear#AA5412 · ΔE 4.7
- Mahogany#C04000 · ΔE 4.9
- Hot Brown#984218 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pepperoni is closest to Blue Fjord.
Pepperoni FAQs
What color is Pepperoni?
Pepperoni is a dark brown with the hex code #AA4400. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pepperoni?
The hex code for Pepperoni is #AA4400. In RGB it's rgb(170, 68, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 60%, 100%, 33%).
What colors go well with Pepperoni?
Pepperoni pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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