Wasteland
Also known as: Goldbrown , Tibetan Silk , Spacious Plain , Fallow Deer
Wasteland holds a medium position in the brown range and reads as warm and rustic. You'll see it used for leather goods and autumn design. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Wasteland maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.07:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Wasteland color codes
- HEX
- #9C8855
- RGB
- rgb(156, 136, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(156, 136, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 29%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 46%, 61%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 46%, 39%)
- LAB
- lab(57.7 2.5 30.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.3% 0.073 88.8)
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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warm
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: darkgoldenrod #B8860B · ΔE 11.8
- RAL 1020: Olive yellow #A08F65 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Wasteland 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 Wasteland
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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 Wasteland 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 3.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.07:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Wasteland background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wasteland
Wasteland with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wasteland
Wasteland triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Banner Gold #A28557 · ΔE 3.8
- Teak #AB8953 · ΔE 4.9
- Cumin #A58459 · ΔE 5.7
- Muesli #9E7E53 · ΔE 6.0
- Kathmandu #AD9A5D · ΔE 6.2
- Pyramid #9F7D4F · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wasteland is closest to Kimono .
FAQ
Wasteland FAQs
What color is Wasteland?
Wasteland is a medium brown with the hex code #9C8855. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 29% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wasteland?
The hex code for Wasteland is #9C8855. In RGB it's rgb(156, 136, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 46%, 39%).
What colors go well with Wasteland?
Wasteland pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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