Turtle
Also known as: Liver Brown, Kenpō Brown, Nutria Fur Brown, Abbot
Turtle sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle brown that feels earthy and grounded. Try it in rustic interiors and leather goods. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.93:1, passes WCAG AA).
Turtle color codes
- HEX
- #523F31
- RGB
- rgb(82, 63, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(82, 63, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 25%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 40%, 32%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 23%, 40%, 68%)
- LAB
- lab(28.5 6.9 11.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.4% 0.035 57.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 16.8
- RAL 8028 — Terra brown#4E3B2B · ΔE 1.7 · 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 Turtle works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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 Turtle
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Turtle 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 9.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.11:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Turtle background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Turtle
Turtle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Turtle
Turtle triad
Similar colors
- Dark Rum#45362B · ΔE 3.7
- Batch Brew#45392F · ΔE 4.2
- Peat Brown#5A3D29 · ΔE 4.4
- Film Noir#473933 · ΔE 4.7
- Black Power#654B37 · ΔE 5.5
- Buckeye#674834 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Turtle is closest to Abyssal.
Turtle FAQs
What color is Turtle?
Turtle is a dark brown with the hex code #523F31. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 25% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Turtle?
The hex code for Turtle is #523F31. In RGB it's rgb(82, 63, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 23%, 40%, 68%).
What colors go well with Turtle?
Turtle 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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