Wasteland
Also known as: Goldbrown, Tibetan Silk, Spacious Plain, Fallow Deer
Wasteland is a medium, gentle brown that reads as warm and rustic. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Wasteland
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.07:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Wasteland background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wasteland
Wasteland with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wasteland
Wasteland triad
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.
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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