Warm Brown
Also known as: Brownie, Mochaccino, Fresh Cinnamon, Burnt Bagel
Quietly earthy and grounded, Warm Brown is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.20:1.
Warm Brown color codes
- HEX
- #964E02
- RGB
- rgb(150, 78, 2)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 78, 2, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 97%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 99%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 48%, 99%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(41.6 27.8 50.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.2% 0.121 56.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 8023 — Orange brown#A65E2F · ΔE 7.5 · 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 Warm Brown 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 Warm Brown
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Warm Brown 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 6.20:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.39:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Warm Brown background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Warm Brown
Warm Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Warm Brown
Warm Brown triad
Similar colors
- Brownie#964B00 · ΔE 1.1
- Mochaccino#945200 · ΔE 2.2
- Brandy Bear#AA5412 · ΔE 5.2
- Sienna#A9561E · ΔE 6.0
- Panela#9B5227 · ΔE 6.0
- Grizzly#885818 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Warm Brown is closest to Hydra.
Warm Brown FAQs
What color is Warm Brown?
Warm Brown is a dark brown with the hex code #964E02. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 97% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Warm Brown?
The hex code for Warm Brown is #964E02. In RGB it's rgb(150, 78, 2), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 48%, 99%, 41%).
What colors go well with Warm Brown?
Warm Brown pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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