Stroopwafel
Also known as: Slick Mud , Copper Mountain , Bran , Flickering Flame
As a medium take on brown, Stroopwafel carries cozy and dependable energy that suits coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Stroopwafel color codes
- HEX
- #A86F48
- RGB
- rgb(168, 111, 72)
- RGBA
- rgba(168, 111, 72, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 40%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 57%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 34%, 57%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(52.4 20.2 31.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.3% 0.090 54.4)
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: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 9.9
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Stroopwafel works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Stroopwafel
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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 Stroopwafel 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 4.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.03:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Stroopwafel background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Stroopwafel
Stroopwafel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stroopwafel
Stroopwafel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bourbon #AF6C3E · ΔE 2.5
- Brown Sugar #AB764E · ΔE 2.5
- Pecan #A67253 · ΔE 2.6
- Hazel #A36B4B · ΔE 2.6
- Dune Spice #B66E45 · ΔE 3.6
- Argan Oil #9D6646 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stroopwafel is closest to Forget-Me-Not .
FAQ
Stroopwafel FAQs
What color is Stroopwafel?
Stroopwafel is a medium brown with the hex code #A86F48. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 40% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stroopwafel?
The hex code for Stroopwafel is #A86F48. In RGB it's rgb(168, 111, 72), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 34%, 57%, 34%).
What colors go well with Stroopwafel?
Stroopwafel 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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