Teakwood
Also known as: Safari Beige , Restful Brown , Squirrel , Wet Taupe
A muted brown with a cozy and dependable character, Teakwood works well for leather goods and autumn design. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.34:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Teakwood color codes
- HEX
- #8D7E6D
- RGB
- rgb(141, 126, 109)
- RGBA
- rgba(141, 126, 109, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(32, 13%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(32, 23%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(53.8 3.8 11.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.2% 0.031 70.7)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
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: gray #808080 · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 1035: Pearl beige #908370 · ΔE 2.3 · 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 Teakwood 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 Teakwood
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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 Teakwood 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 3.93:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.34:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Teakwood background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Teakwood
Teakwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Teakwood
Teakwood triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Wet Taupe #907E6C · ΔE 1.4
- Home Brew #897B66 · ΔE 2.4
- Gazelle #947E68 · ΔE 3.1
- Shipwreck #968772 · ΔE 3.6
- Mink #8A7561 · ΔE 4.1
- Hurricane #8B7E77 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Teakwood is closest to Sea Lion .
FAQ
Teakwood FAQs
What color is Teakwood?
Teakwood is a medium brown with the hex code #8D7E6D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 32°, 13% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Teakwood?
The hex code for Teakwood is #8D7E6D. In RGB it's rgb(141, 126, 109), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 45%).
What colors go well with Teakwood?
Teakwood 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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