Turtle
Also known as: Liver Brown , Kenpō Brown , Nutria Fur Brown , Abbot
Few browns feel this gentle. Turtle leans warm and earthy and grounded, which points it toward 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).
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Turtle
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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 Turtle 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 9.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Turtle background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Turtle
Turtle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Turtle
Turtle triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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