Teak
Also known as: Limed Oak, Golden Quartz Ochre, Bronze Treasure, Golden Cadillac
Teak is what happens when brown turns medium and gentle. The effect is earthy and grounded, made for leather goods and autumn design. Teak plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.43:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Teak color codes
- HEX
- #AB8953
- RGB
- rgb(171, 137, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 137, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 35%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 51%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 51%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(59.5 8.3 33.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.0% 0.083 78.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 9.2
- RAL 1024 — Ochre yellow#BA8F4C · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Teak works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Teak
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Teak 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 3.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.43:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Teak background: #000000
Palettes featuring Teak
Teak with its complement
Soft neighbors of Teak
Teak triad
Similar colors
- Banner Gold#A28557 · ΔE 2.7
- Cumin#A58459 · ΔE 3.2
- Pyramid#9F7D4F · ΔE 4.6
- Muesli#9E7E53 · ΔE 4.7
- Weissbier#B3833B · ΔE 4.8
- Wasteland#9C8855 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Teak is closest to Windstorm.
Teak FAQs
What color is Teak?
Teak is a medium brown with the hex code #AB8953. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 35% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Teak?
The hex code for Teak is #AB8953. In RGB it's rgb(171, 137, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 51%, 33%).
What colors go well with Teak?
Teak 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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