Wet Taupe
Also known as: Squirrel , Baneblade Brown , Teakwood , Safari Beige
Part of the brown family, Wet Taupe pairs a medium base with a earthy and grounded presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wet Taupe
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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 Wet Taupe 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 3.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.39:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Wet Taupe background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wet Taupe
Wet Taupe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wet Taupe
Wet Taupe triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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