Spiced
Also known as: Crushed Cinnamon, Before Winter, Sienna Sky, Azalea Pot
Spiced sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle brown that feels cozy and dependable. Try it in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.63:1 on black clears AA.
Spiced color codes
- HEX
- #BB715B
- RGB
- rgb(187, 113, 91)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 113, 91, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 41%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 51%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 40%, 51%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(55.6 28.3 25.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.4% 0.100 37.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 3022 — Salmon pink#D56D56 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Spiced works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Spiced
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Spiced 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 3.73:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.63:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Spiced background: #000000
Palettes featuring Spiced
Spiced with its complement
Soft neighbors of Spiced
Spiced triad
Similar colors
- Vin Cuit#B47463 · ΔE 2.5
- Clay#B66A50 · ΔE 2.8
- Amaretto#AB6F60 · ΔE 4.1
- Bruschetta#B2654E · ΔE 4.1
- Morocco#B67267 · ΔE 4.2
- Hazelnut#A8715A · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Spiced is closest to Blue Moon.
Spiced FAQs
What color is Spiced?
Spiced is a medium brown with the hex code #BB715B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 41% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Spiced?
The hex code for Spiced is #BB715B. In RGB it's rgb(187, 113, 91), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 40%, 51%, 27%).
What colors go well with Spiced?
Spiced pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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