Wood Bark
Also known as: Betel Nut Dye , Roanoke , Weathervane , Kenpōzome Black
Wood Bark is a deep, gentle brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It earns its place in leather goods and autumn design. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Wood Bark maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 14.74:1.
Reference
Wood Bark color codes
- HEX
- #302621
- RGB
- rgb(48, 38, 33)
- RGBA
- rgba(48, 38, 33, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 19%, 16%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 31%, 19%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 31%, 81%)
- LAB
- lab(16.2 4.1 5.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(27.8% 0.018 48.1)
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: black #000000 · ΔE 11.8
- RAL 8017: Chocolate brown #44322D · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Wood Bark works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wood Bark
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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 Wood Bark 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 14.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Wood Bark background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wood Bark
Wood Bark with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wood Bark
Wood Bark triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Noir #312B27 · ΔE 2.8
- Mole #392D2B · ΔE 3.4
- Diesel #322C2B · ΔE 3.6
- Holy Crow #332F2C · ΔE 4.5
- Cola #3C2F23 · ΔE 4.8
- Kilimanjaro #3A3532 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wood Bark is closest to Black Pearl .
FAQ
Wood Bark FAQs
What color is Wood Bark?
Wood Bark is a dark brown with the hex code #302621. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 19% saturation, and 16% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wood Bark?
The hex code for Wood Bark is #302621. In RGB it's rgb(48, 38, 33), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 31%, 81%).
What colors go well with Wood Bark?
Wood Bark pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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