Wet Taupe
Also known as: Squirrel, Baneblade Brown, Teakwood, Safari Beige
Wet Taupe is a medium, muted brown that reads as earthy and grounded. It shines in coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.39:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Wet Taupe color codes
- HEX
- #907E6C
- RGB
- rgb(144, 126, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(144, 126, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 14%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 25%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(54.1 4.9 12.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.5% 0.034 67.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 1035 — Pearl beige#908370 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Wet Taupe works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Wet Taupe
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wet Taupe 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 3.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.39:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Wet Taupe background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wet Taupe
Wet Taupe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wet Taupe
Wet Taupe triad
Similar colors
- Teakwood#8D7E6D · ΔE 1.4
- Gazelle#947E68 · ΔE 1.9
- Home Brew#897B66 · ΔE 3.3
- Mink#8A7561 · ΔE 3.5
- Shipwreck#968772 · ΔE 3.8
- Hurricane#8B7E77 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wet Taupe is closest to Citadel.
Wet Taupe FAQs
What color is Wet Taupe?
Wet Taupe is a medium brown with the hex code #907E6C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 14% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wet Taupe?
The hex code for Wet Taupe is #907E6C. In RGB it's rgb(144, 126, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 44%).
What colors go well with Wet Taupe?
Wet Taupe 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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