Pheasant
Also known as: Rakuda Brown , Chivalry Copper , Rich Copper , Cattle Drive
Expect warm and rustic associations from Pheasant, a medium brown suited to autumn design and coffee and food branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.28:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Pheasant color codes
- HEX
- #C17C54
- RGB
- rgb(193, 124, 84)
- RGBA
- rgba(193, 124, 84, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 47%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 56%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 36%, 56%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(58.8 24.6 33.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.0% 0.102 50.3)
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: peru #CD853F · ΔE 7.8
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 6.7 · 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 Pheasant works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pheasant
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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 Pheasant 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 3.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.28:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pheasant background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pheasant
Pheasant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pheasant
Pheasant triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cork Wood #CC7744 · ΔE 3.6
- Escalope #CC8866 · ΔE 4.3
- Dune Spice #B66E45 · ΔE 4.7
- Copperhead #D68755 · ΔE 5.1
- Oak Palace #BB6B41 · ΔE 5.3
- Brown Sugar #AB764E · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pheasant is closest to Blue Burst .
FAQ
Pheasant FAQs
What color is Pheasant?
Pheasant is a medium brown with the hex code #C17C54. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 47% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pheasant?
The hex code for Pheasant is #C17C54. In RGB it's rgb(193, 124, 84), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 36%, 56%, 24%).
What colors go well with Pheasant?
Pheasant pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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