Walnut
Also known as: Peruvian Soil, Kara Cha Brown, Russet, Urban Auburn
Walnut brings a warm and rustic feel to any palette. This rich brown is a natural fit for leather goods and autumn design. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 8.37:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Walnut color codes
- HEX
- #773F1A
- RGB
- rgb(119, 63, 26)
- RGBA
- rgba(119, 63, 26, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 64%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 78%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 78%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(33.4 22.7 32.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.1% 0.092 51.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 8029 — Pearl copper#773C27 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Walnut works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Walnut
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Walnut 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 8.37:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Walnut background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Walnut
Walnut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Walnut
Walnut triad
Similar colors
- Meatloaf#663311 · ΔE 4.5
- Pumpernickel#6C462D · ΔE 5.5
- Cacao Nibs#80442F · ΔE 6.1
- Brown#653700 · ΔE 6.4
- Gingerbread#8C4A2F · ΔE 6.6
- Cigar#7D4E38 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Walnut is closest to Night Kite.
Walnut FAQs
What color is Walnut?
Walnut is a dark brown with the hex code #773F1A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 64% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Walnut?
The hex code for Walnut is #773F1A. In RGB it's rgb(119, 63, 26), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 78%, 53%).
What colors go well with Walnut?
Walnut pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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