Teak
Also known as: Limed Oak , Golden Quartz Ochre , Bronze Treasure , Golden Cadillac
There is a earthy and grounded quality to Teak. The gentle, warm brown at #AB8953 rewards leather goods and autumn design. Teak plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.43:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Teak
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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 Teak 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 3.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.43:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Teak background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Teak
Teak with its complement
Soft neighbors of Teak
Teak triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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