tons of brown
You might not think that brown is a very exciting color. After all, it's the color of the earth, isn't it? But once you start exploring the wide spectrum of browns available, you might be amazed at the range of rich, vibrant shades. From cool to warm browns and light to dark, there's a favorite shade of brown for everyone. Here is a long list of every brown color you can think of, including their names, hex codes, RGB and CMYK.
Mandel
Almond is a cool light brown with a semi gray undertone. This color can also be placed in the gray or white family.
Mandel
hexadecimal #EFDECD
RGB 239, 222, 205
CMYK 0, 7, 14, 6
brunette
Auburn is a rich reddish brown color with a slant towards the red family. It is browner than wine, but redder than burnt amber.
brunette
Hexadecimal#A52A2A
RGB 165, 42, 42
CMYK 0, 75, 75, 35
role
Castor is a medium grayish brown with a cool undertone. It is similar but in a cooler tone than taupe.
role
Hexadecimal #9F8170
RGB 159, 129, 112
CMYK 0, 19, 30, 38
Longing
Beige is a very light brown tone. It is sometimes categorized as white and has a cooler undertone than a tan.
Longing
Hexadecimal #F5F5DC
RGB 245, 245, 220
CMYK 0, 0, 10, 4
Seafood Soup
Bisque is a light, creamy shade of brown with a resemblance to sand. It can also be classified as a shade of white.
Seafood Soup
Hexadecimal #FFE4C4
RGB 255, 228, 196
CMYK 0, 11, 23, 0
clear
Bistre is a very dark semi-cool brown shade with similarities to dark brown and coffee, but darker than them.
clear
Hexadecimal #3D2B1F
RGB 61, 43, 31
CMYK 0, 30, 49, 76
bad-holder
Bole is a medium to dark brown shade with a cool reddish purple undertone. It is similar in tone to burgundy, but more brown and softer.
bad-holder
Hexadecimal #79443B
RGB 121, 68, 59
CMYK 0, 44, 51, 53
Osso
The bone is a very light gray-brown shade with similarities to parchment and light gray.
Osso
Hexadecimal #E3DAC9
RGB 227, 218, 201
CMYK 0, 4, 11, 11
mess
Brass is a medium warm brown with a strong yellowish undertone and hints of green. The color of brass resembles the color of the metal of the same name.
mess
Hexadecimal #B5A642
RGB 181, 166, 66
CMYK 0, 8, 64, 29
Bronze
Bronze is a medium warm brown with an orange undertone. Similar to copper but with a warmer hue, bronze resembles the metal of the same name.
Bronze
Hexadecimal #CD7F32
RGB 205, 127, 50
CMYK 0, 38, 76, 20
reddish brown
Burnt amber is a medium to dark brown, tending towards a deep dark red. It is a much warmer, reddish shade of amber.
reddish brown
Hexadecimal #8A3324
RGB 138, 51, 36
CMYK 0, 63, 74, 46
coffee with milk
Café au lait is a light to medium shade of brown, similar to a dark beige or brown. The color resembles a latte, but in a slightly cooler tone.
coffee with milk
Hexadecimal #A67B5B
RGB 166, 123, 91
CMYK 0, 26, 45, 35
Black coffee
Cafe Noir is a dark shade of brown, similar to dark brown and coffee. Cafe Noir has a cooler undertone than Dark Brown.
Black coffee
Hexadecimal #4B3621
RGB 75, 54, 33
CMYK 0, 28, 56, 71
fine
Champagne is a light brown shade that can also be classified as a shade of white. It has a warmer tone than beige and a more saturated color than bisque.
fine
Hexadecimal #FAD6A5
RGB 250, 214, 165
CMYK 0, 14, 34, 2
lower leg
Cinnamon is a warm brown tone with hints of yellow-orange. It has a lighter and warmer tone than the spice of the same name.
lower leg
hexagonal #D2691E
RGB 210, 105, 30
CMYK 0, 50, 86, 18
Cafeteria
The coffee is a cool, dark brown with a slightly grayish undertone. It is cooler than dark brown.
Cafeteria
Hexadecimal #6F4E37
RGB 111, 78, 55
CMYK 0, 30, 50, 56
deep coffee
Deep coffee is a cool, dark brown shade with a crimson undertone. It has a darker and warmer tone than coffee, but cooler than dark brown.
deep coffee
Hexadecimal #704241
RGB 112, 66, 65
CMYK 0, 41, 42, 56
copper
Copper is a medium warm brown with hints of soft orange. It is similar in color to the metal of the same name, but warmer and duller.
copper
Hexadecimal#B87333
RGB 184, 115, 51
CMYK 0, 38, 72, 28
dark brown
Dark brown is a dark shade of brown more like the color of chocolate or coffee than the colors represented by those names.
dark brown
Hexadecimal #654321
RGB 101, 67, 33
CMYK 0, 34, 67, 60
Gray brown
Taupe is a light to medium brown with an earthy gray undertone. It is similar to beaver, but with a warmer tone.
Gray brown
Hexadecimal #483C32
RGB 72, 60, 50
CMYK 0, 17, 31, 72
tanned
Tan is a light shade of brown with similarities to beige and sand. It has a warmer tone than beige and cooler than sand.
tanned
Hexadecimal #D2B48C
RGB 210, 180, 140
CMYK 0, 14, 33, 18
brunette
Chestnut is a medium shade of brown with a rosy red undertone. It is similar in color to the fruit of a chestnut, but it is paler and tends to redden more.
brunette
Hexadecimal #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
CMYK 0, 55, 55, 20
Arena
The sand is a cool, light brown, similar to biscuit but in a cooler shade. The sand has a similar color to the sand on some beaches.
Arena
Hexadecimal #F6D7B0
RGB 246, 215, 176
CMYK 0, 13, 28, 4
Roh
Ecru is a light brown shade with a light cool yellow undertone. It is similar in color to sand, but in a warmer shade.
Roh
Hexadecimal #C2B280
RGB 194, 178, 128
CMYK 0, 8, 34, 24
Adular
Fawn is a light, warm shade of brown with a bright peach undertone. It is similar in color to the shell of a brown chicken egg.
Adular
Hexadecimal #E5AA70
RGB 229, 170, 112
CMYK 0, 26, 51, 10
Red-haired
Ginger is a medium warm brown with a rich golden undertone. It is similar in color to the spice of the same name, but slightly warmer and lighter.
Red-haired
Hexadecimal #B06500
RGB 176, 101, 0
CMYK 0, 43, 100, 31
golden brown
Golden brown is a warm shade of medium to dark brown with hints of cool natural gold. It is similar to ginger, but slightly paler and colder.
golden brown
Hexadecimal #996515
RGB 153, 101, 21
CMYK 0, 34, 86, 40
khaki
Khaki is a light brown shade similar to the fabric of the same name often used for men's pants. It can be compared to a tan, but it has a colder tone.
khaki
Hexadecimal #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
CMYK 0, 10, 26, 24
mahogany
Mahogany is a rich, deep medium brown with a warm, reddish undertone. It is similar to cinnamon, but darker and warmer.
mahogany
Hexadecimal #C04000
RGB 192, 64, 0
CMYK 0, 67, 100, 25
ocher
Ocher is a warm medium brown shade with a soft, yellow undertone. It is similar in color to bronze, but with a more earthy shade of orange.
ocher
Hexadecimal #CC7722
RGB 204, 119, 34
CMYK 0, 42, 83, 20
Hellbraun
Light brown is a medium shade of brown with a soft, warm undertone. It is similar in color to ochre, but slightly darker.
Hellbraun
Hex #B5651D
RGB 181, 101, 29
CMYK 0, 44, 84, 29
brown saddle
Saddle Brown is a dark, warm shade of brown. It is similar to the reddish color, but slightly lighter and warmer.
brown saddle
Hexadecimal #8B4513
RGB 139, 69, 19
CMYK 0, 50, 86, 45
Wheat
Wheat is a light brown shade that can also be classified as white. It is similar in color to bisque, but slightly darker and warmer. It has a more peachy hue than the grains of the wheat plant.
Wheat
Hexadecimal #F5DEB3
RGB 245, 222, 179
CMYK 0, 9, 27, 4
Reddish
Russet is a darker shade of brown with similarities to saddle tan but slightly darker and cooler. Russet also has a little hint of red undertone.
Reddish
Hexadecimal #80461B
RGB 128, 70, 27
CMYK 0, 45, 79, 50
oxide
Rust is a warm, medium reddish-brown tone that resembles the color of rusted metal. It's similar to the bronze tone, but it's richer and redder.
oxide
hexagonal #B7410E
RGB 183, 65, 14
CMYK 0, 64, 92, 28
Sepia
Sepia is a dark shade of brown that represents the ink color used in old photographs printed in sepia. It is similar to dark brown, but a slightly warmer shade.
Sepia
Hexadecimal #704214
RGB 112, 66, 20
CMYK 0, 41, 82, 56
siena
Sienna is a dark reddish brown with similarities to tawny and mahogany. It is also closer to the color of the chestnut fruit than the chestnut color.
siena
Hexadecimal #A0522D
RGB 160, 82, 45
CMYK 0, 49, 72, 37
antiques messing up
Antique brass is a soft, lighter shade of brown, similar to bisque but darker. Antique Brass has a cooler tone than Brass, leaning a bit towards peach.
antiques messing up
Hexadecimal #CD9575
RGB 205, 149, 117
CMYK 0, 27, 43, 20
strong wood
Burlywood is a very light, warm shade of brown with similarities to biscuit and desert sand. It has a slightly more peach than tan tone.
strong wood
Hexadecimal #DEB887
RGB 222, 184, 135
CMYK 0, 17, 39, 13
Peru
Peru is a light to medium brown with a warm undertone. It is similar in color to cinnamon, but lighter in color and has a slightly less orange hue.
Peru
Hexadecimal #CD853F
RGB 205, 133, 63
CMYK 0, 35, 69, 20
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed is a light shade of brown with similarities to beige or bisque. It is cooler and more orange than tan.
Tumbleweed
Hexadecimal #DEAA88
RGB 222, 170, 136
CMYK 0, 23, 39, 13
dark vanilla
Dark Vanilla is a light gray-brown shade with similarities to taupe and sand. It can also be classified as gray or white.
dark vanilla
Hexadecimal #D1BEA8
RGB 209, 190, 168
CMYK 0, 9, 20, 18
tuscan brown
Tuscan Brown is a dark shade of brown with a cool undertone. It is similar in color to dark brown, but cooler and with hints of gray.
tuscan brown
Hexadecimal #6F4E37
RGB 111, 78, 55
CMYK 0, 30, 50, 56
brown wood
Wood brown is a light to medium brown shade, similar in tone to light wood floors. It is similar in color to fawn, but with a cooler undertone.
brown wood
Hexadecimal #C19A6B
RGB 193, 154, 107
CMYK 0, 20, 45, 24
Reh
Deer is a light to medium brown shade with a strong resemblance to tan. It is also similar in color to taupe, but in a warmer tone.
Reh
Hexadecimal #BA8759
RGB 186, 135, 89
CMYK 0, 27, 52, 27
surprise
Chamoisee is a tan shade with similarities to beaver but with a warmer undertone. You could also describe it as a warmer shade of taupe.
surprise
Hexadecimal #A0785A
RGB 160, 120, 90
CMYK 0, 25, 44, 37
dirt
Dirt is a cool, medium brown shade that resembles suede. It can also be described as a darker, ashy tan.
dirt
Hexadecimal #9B7653
RGB 155, 118, 83
CMYK 0, 24, 46, 39
Coco
Coco is a medium brown with similarities to Chamoisee but with a warmer undertone. It has a lighter and cooler tone than the color of a coconut shell.
Coco
Hexadecimal#965A3E
RGB 150, 90, 62
CMYK 0, 40, 59, 41
windsor
Windsor Tan is a warm medium brown shade, similar in color to tan but much darker and richer.
windsor
Hexadecimal #A75502
RGB 167, 85, 2
CMYK 0, 49, 99, 35
rust color
Rufous is a dark reddish brown shade. It resembles redhead, but without the purple undertone.
rust color
Hexadecimal #A81C07
RGB 168, 28, 7
CMYK 0, 83, 96, 34
Eichel
An acorn is the nut or fruit of several species of oak trees, usually found at the base of the tree. Whether used to make flour or simply for decoration, the muted browns and reds of these tiny grains make them a perfect description of the shade of brown that bears their name.
Eichel
Hexadecimal #D7A98C
RGB 215, 169, 140
CMYK 0, 21, 35, 16
grayish brown
This particular shade of brown seems like an odd choice for the name "ashes" as it doesn't seem gray enough to resemble ash from a fire. Ash Brown is actually named after the ash wood, which has a bright reddish-brown or reddish-green hue to the branches and bark.
grayish brown
Hexadecimal #98623C
RGB 152, 98, 60
CMYK 0, 36, 61, 40
Aschgrau
Related to the previous entry, Gray Ash looks a bit more like ash from a fire, but its name still derives from its resemblance to the bark of an ash tree. However, unlike Ash Brown, Ash Gray has a distinctly cooler hue and the end result is drab.
Aschgrau
Hexadecimal #C1B5A9
RGB 193, 181, 169
CMYK 0, 6, 12, 24
white gray
Ash White, the last of the "Ash" color family, is closely related to Ash Brown and Ash Gray. Like ash gray, this color looks more like chimney soot, but the muted red tones associate it with the color of trees and the white seed pods the tree usually produces.
white gray
Hexadecimal #E9E4D4
RGB 233, 228, 212
CMYK 0, 2, 9, 9
baked bread
If you've been experimenting with baking lately, you're probably already quite familiar with this particular shade. Baked bread is light golden brown with a slightly duller hue. Its purpose is to remind the viewer of the warmth and comfort of taking fresh bread out of the oven.
baked bread
Hexadecimal #DACBA9
RGB 218, 203, 169
CMYK 0, 7, 22, 15
Ofenkartoffel
Similar to Baked Bread, Baked Potato is another shade of brown clearly inspired by a specific food. However, unlike Baked Bread, Baked Potato has a slightly darker tone with some earthy undertones. The end result is a color reminiscent of the crispy skin of a freshly baked potato.
Ofenkartoffel
Hexadecimal #B69E87
RGB 182, 158, 135
CMYK 0, 13, 26, 29
Bamboo
When still attached to the root, bamboo stalks can be green, red or even black. However, when most of us think of bamboo, we envision the distinctive light brown color that bamboo acquires after being harvested and dried. It is the same distinctive color that gives bamboo brown its name.
Bamboo
Hexadecimal #E3DEC6
RGB 227, 222, 198
CMYK 0, 2, 13, 11
To call
As we've already seen, the bark of a tree can be a wide range of colors, from a pale gray to a brown so dark it appears almost black. Bark brown uses the average of all these colors to create a hue that wouldn't look out of place on any first sketch of a tree.
To call
Hexadecimal #996633
RGB 153, 102, 51
CMYK 0, 33, 67, 40
beeswax
Often regarded as the first plastic, beeswax has been used by artists, craftsmen and candle makers since history was lost. It's technically edible, but is most commonly used in cosmetics or to make other statement objects. Its pale yellowish-brown hue is mirrored in the appearance of the aptly named beeswax brown.
cera de abelha
Hexadecimal #E9D7AB
RGB 233, 215, 171
CMYK 0, 8, 27, 9
lino-beige
Like beeswax, linen is one of the oldest materials used around the world, with linen fabric patterns dating back nearly 30,000 years. While new sheets are bright white, older sheets may be a light brown or beige color. Beige linen brown reflects this slightly faded quality.
lino-beige
Hexadecimal #E2DAC6
RGB 226, 218, 198
CMYK 0, 4, 12, 11
birdseed
If you've ever opened a bag of birdseed to hang a feeder in your garden, you already know that birdseed is a mixture of different seeds and nuts and therefore not one color. However, Birdseed Brown is reminiscent of sunflower seeds and other light or golden brown seeds included in the mix.
birdseed
Hexadecimal #E2C28E
RGB 226, 194, 142
CMYK 0, 14, 37, 11
Bitter chocolate
When we think of chocolate, we tend to think of the warm brown of milk chocolate or the deep, rich color of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate brown straddles the line between the two tones, with all the lightness of milk chocolate and a slightly cooler tone suggesting the bitterness of dark chocolate.
Bitter chocolate
Hexadecimal #9E5B40
RGB 158, 91, 64
CMYK 0, 42, 59, 38
brandy
Brandy may not be as popular today as it was before the rise of transatlantic trade, but it still retains a place in history as a rich, highly concentrated liqueur that's best served warm on a chilly night. The brandy brown is a little lighter than the dark hue of its liquid namesake, but it captures some of the same winter warmth and cheer.
brandy
Hexadecimal #DCB68A
RGB 220, 182, 138
CMYK 0, 17, 37, 14
Cafe Bar
Found in Europe, Asia and North America, the brown bear is the largest of all bear species and has long been revered as a powerful hunter and predator. Brown Bear Brown captures all the power and energy of these animals without nearly as much danger, resulting in a bright auburn hue.
Cafe Bar
Hexadecimal #7F6244
RGB 127, 98, 68
CMYK 0, 23, 46, 50
beige brown
The wordLongingit was originally derived from the French word for the natural color of a sheep's wool. While there is no such thing as a "true" beige, most beiges tend to have a yellow or ivory undertone. The brown beige takes these yellow undertones and combines them with a traditional shade of brown for an overall vibrant color.
beige brown
Hexadecimal #CC8833
RGB 204, 136, 51
CMYK 0, 33, 75, 20
brown coffee
If you are the type to drink your coffee "black", then this shade is perfect for you. Coffee brown is several shades darker than most "coffee brown" colors, and the end result is a slightly deeper, richer, and more dramatic shade of brown than its typical counterparts.
brown coffee
Hexadecimal #4A2C2A
RGB 74, 44, 42
CMYK 0, 41, 43, 71
gray brown
Not to be confused with ash brown or even ash brown, taupe is a blend of two closely related colors. The main difference between Brown Gray and the other two shades is that Brown Gray is brown to begin with and only has a slightly muted undertone due to its gray undertones.
gray brown
Hexadecimal #8D8468
RGB 141, 132, 104
CMYK 0, 6, 26, 45
metallic brown
In theory, Brown Metal should be a similar color to Brown Rust, which appears later in this list. On application, however, Brown Metal reflects the pale brown metallic sheen that is a little more true to its name. Some grades of stainless steel often take on a grayish-brown hue very similar to this shade of brown.
metallic brown
Hexadecimal #BBADA1
RGB 187, 173, 161
CMYK 0, 7, 14, 27
reddish brown
Brown Red manages to cross the line between brown and red without going too far in either direction. While it certainly has a higher red level than some of the other entries on this list, the yellow and "key" or black levels are also boosted to balance out the aggressive color.
reddish brown
Hexadecimal #922B05
RGB 146, 43, 5
CMYK 0, 71, 97, 43
brown rust
Compared to Brown Metal, Brown Rust is much more like Brown Red than any other color. Rust is the natural product of a reaction between iron, oxygen and water, so it is not surprising that this bright color is one of the most common in different parts of the world.
brown rust
Hexadecimal #AF593E
RGB 175, 89, 62
CMYK 0, 49, 65, 31
brown stone
When you hear the words "brown stone" you might imagine the classic architectural style found in buildings across the United States and Northern Europe. However, when used to describe a color, brown stone actually refers to the deep, rich hue found in a variety of rocks and pebbles around the world.
brown stone
Hexadecimal #593C39
RGB 89, 60, 57
CMYK 0, 33, 36, 65
Brown sugar
The main difference between brown sugar and any other type of sugar is one key ingredient: molasses. While white, or purified, sugar is treated and refined until it is virtually colorless, brown sugar retains some of the richer, almost smoky flavor of molasses. This also provides the signature color that is repeated here in the Brown Sugar Brown.
Brown sugar
Hexadecimal #A17249
RGB 161, 114, 73
CMYK 0, 29, 55, 37
Elf
Brownies have been around for over a hundred years, although there is some debate as to who actually was the first brownie maker. Today they are a popular offering at restaurants, cafes and house parties. As a color, the brownie is a dark brown hue with lighter red undertones that impart some of the warmth and sweetness of the baked pastry.
Elf
Hexadecimal #964B00
RGB 150, 75, 0
CMYK 0, 50, 100, 41
brownish gray
It may sound a lot like Brown Gray, butparduscoGray leans more towards the gray side of the spectrum than the brown side. The end result is a calming, neutral gray-brown hue that has long been a popular choice among interior decorators and fashion designers alike.
brownish gray
Hexadecimal #86775F
RGB 134, 119, 95
CMYK 0, 11, 29, 47
brownish red
Like brownish gray, brownish red is essentially a "pure" color that has been tinted with a shade of brown to create a new color scheme. In this case, a bright, vibrant red is slightly muted by the brown tones, creating an overall color that feels a little more earthy or historic than the plain red that would have appeared on its own.
brownish red
Hexadecimal #9E3623
RGB 158, 54, 35
CMYK 0, 66, 78, 38
sugared almonds
Depending on the time of year, you may have tried toasting almonds in the oven or even on the fireplace. Regardless of the weather, roasted almonds can be a filling and healthy snack, and roasted almonds reflect the color the almonds take on when they are fried in the heat.
sugared almonds
Hexadecimal #B0724A
RGB 176, 114, 74
CMYK 0, 35, 58, 31
burnt henna
Henna is one of the oldest paints in the world. It has been used throughout India, North Africa, the Middle East and Central Africa since ancient times to dye clothes, color hair and create beautiful intricate designs on skin. Burnt henna captures the vibrant reddish-brown color of this ancient dye still in use today.
burnt henna
Hexadecimal #7E392F
RGB 126, 57, 47
CMYK 0, 55, 63, 51
Buttertoast
Today, when we think of buttered toast, we usually think of a simple breakfast, but that wasn't always the case. In the 15th and 16th centuries, toast was used to flavor drinks and then discarded. It has only been more recently that buttered toast has become a staple of breakfast cuisine, and the color of buttered toast pays homage to this relatively new tradition.
Buttertoast
Hexadecimal #D2AD84
RGB 210, 173, 132
CMYK 0, 18, 37, 18
butter cream
As the name suggests, the main ingredient in buttercream frosting is simply old butter. While buttercream icing can be tinted or dyed in just about any color imaginable, its purest form tends to be that pale yellowish-brown color as a result of mixing butter and sugar.
butter cream
Hexadecimal #EFE0CD
RGB 239, 224, 205
CMYK 0, 6, 14, 6
brown butter
Related to the previous entry, it's no secret that butter in its simplest form tends to be pale yellow in color. Buttery brown is definitely more brown than yellow, but it takes a hint of this bright, sunny color to liven up what would otherwise be nothing more than a pale, muted brown.
brown butter
Hexadecimal #F1EBDA
RGB 241, 235, 218
CMYK 0, 2, 10, 5
Kamel
The first use of the word "camel" to refer to a specific color appears in 1916. Since then, camel-colored coats, shirts, dresses and handbags have gone out of fashion over the years. Regardless of what you think is "in" right now, camel brown is still a warm shade of brown with a distinct vintage feel.
Kamel
Hexadecimal #C69F59
RGB 198, 159, 89
CMYK 0, 20, 55, 22
canadian maple
We'll get to Maple Sugar Brown and Maple Syrup later, but for now, Canadian Maple pays homage to the bright golden brown that lights up parts of the Canadian countryside in the fall. In fact, the maple leaf is such an important part of Canadian culture that it has earned a place on Canada's national flag.
canadian maple
hexagonal #CAB266
RGB 202, 178, 102
CMYK 0, 12, 50, 21
brown screen
In the past, canvas was made from a durable hemp fabric that could withstand the rigors of sea voyages or long journeys overland. Today, canvas sails and saddlebags are not as common, but cotton canvas fabrics are a popular choice for clothing and the basis for many great works of art. Canvas Brown mimics the pale brown hue so enduring for centuries.
brown screen
Hexadecimal #BB8855
RGB 187, 136, 85
CMYK 0, 27, 55, 27
Caramel
Plain caramel is basically sugar that has been heated and made into candy, and it has been a staple in desserts around the world for centuries. The caramel brown captures some of the heat, sweetness and richness of confectionery that will last for at least a few more centuries.
Caramel
Hexadecimal #AF6F09
RGB 175, 111, 9
CMYK 0, 37, 95, 31
candied apple
Caramel apples were invented by Mrs. Edna Kastrup, who founded The Taffy Apple Company with the rest of her family in 1948. They've spread much further since then, but Caramel Apple Brown combines the rich color of caramel with the subtle red undertones of apple.
candied apple
Hexadecimal #B87A59
RGB 184, 122, 89
CMYK 0, 34, 52, 28
fleshy brown
Carnal Brown is another relatively mellow shade that still has some warm red and yellow undertones. It is often used for cosmetics, especially lipsticks, and therefore deserves the title "carnal" as it is used in many different body jewelry.
fleshy brown
Hexadecimal #BB8866
RGB 187, 136, 102
CMYK 0, 27, 45, 27
cashmere
Cashmere is a type of wool made specifically from the hair of certain breeds of goats rather than sheep hair. It has long been prized for its soft, almost silky qualities as well as its light insulating properties. Although cashmere can be dyed in many colors, its "default" color is a light creamy brown, as seen in the general hue of brown cashmere.
cashmere
Hexadecimal #D1B399
RGB 209, 179, 153
CMYK 0, 14, 27, 18
Tschai
Technically speaking,Tschaiis just the Hindi word forT-shirt🇧🇷 However, many countries around the world use the wordTschairefering toMasala Chai, a blend of tea and spices with a rich, warm flavor that is often sweetened and mixed with milk. The end result is a drink very similar to Chai Brown.
Tschai
hexagonal #B1832F
RGB 177, 131, 47
CMYK 0, 26, 73, 31
Chamomile
Chamomile is actually the name of several different flowers from the daisy family that grow across Europe. However, when we hear “chamomile”, most of us think of tea. Chamomile tea has a soft golden brown color that is perfectly reflected in the yellow and red tones of chamomile brown.
Chamomile
Hexadecimal #DAC395
RGB 218, 195, 149
CMYK 0, 11, 32, 15
Chicoree
Chicory is another member of the daisy family that continues the plant or beverage trend. Although chicory flowers are white, the roots are often roasted, roasted and ground to be used as a coffee substitute. It is therefore not surprising that the final product has a dark brown color that harmonizes almost perfectly with the brown tone of the radicchio.
Chicoree
Hexadecimal #A78658
RGB 167, 134, 88
CMYK 0, 20, 47, 35
chocolate
Who doesn't love chocolate? While any chocolate lover will tell you that chocolate comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, this deep, rich hue is probably pretty close to what most of us imagine when we think of chocolate.
chocolate
Hexadecimal #7B3F00
RGB 123, 63, 0
CMYK 0, 49, 100, 52
cinnamon toast
We've already discussed buttered toast, so now it's time to consider cinnamon toast. Cinnamon toast can refer to bread that has been toasted with cinnamon and other roasting spices, or toast that has been "spiced" with cinnamon, sugar, and butter. Anyway, the reddish-brown hue of the cinnamon combines with the soft brown of the toast to give us what we call a cinnamon-roast brown.
cinnamon toast
Hexadecimal #8D7D77
RGB 141, 125, 119
CMYK 0, 11, 16, 45
citrus brown
Citrus Brown might seem like a confusing nickname at first, as most citrus fruits are known for their yellow or orange color. Citrus Brown combines all the warmth and energy of these shades with the smooth neutrality of a classic brown. The end result is a golden brown shade that offers the best of both worlds.
citrus brown
Hexadecimal #D7C275
RGB 215, 194, 117
CMYK 0, 10, 46, 16
Cotton
Cotton fibers have been used to make soft woolen fabrics for literally thousands of years, with the first fabric patterns dating back nearly five thousand years BC. While the plant and its products have a long and often cruel history, the fabric itself has long been prized for its crisp, soft white color. Cotton Brown captures the soft brown sheen of the same distressed, worn fabric.
Cotton
Hexadecimal #FAF4D4
RGB 250, 244, 212
CMYK 0, 2, 15, 2
Horn
No matter how you pronounce it, there's no denying that the humble croissant has long since taken its place as one of the world's favorite baked goods. Originally developed in Austria, croissants are known for their flaky layers and buttery texture, and while the brown of the croissant doesn't quite capture that feeling, it can impart at least some of the golden brown color.
Horn
Hexadecimal #C4AB86
RGB 196, 171, 134
CMYK 0, 13, 32, 23
dark beige
Solid or "true" beige is notoriously difficult to print due to extremely pale saturation levels that make it difficult to reproduce at digital scale. Dark Beige, on the other hand, maintains the same color proportions but increases the intensity to create a color that is much more manageable in the digital world.
dark beige
Hexadecimal #AC9362
RGB 172, 147, 98
CMYK 0, 15, 43, 33
dark brown
A staple in many culinary cultures across the world, chestnuts are prized for their sweet and savory flavor and relatively large size compared to most other nuts. Their distinctive auburn color makes them a popular holiday gift, and the dark brown reflects a bit of cool weather cheer and warmer weather hopes.
dark brown
Hexadecimal #986960
RGB 152, 105, 96
CMYK 0, 31, 37, 40
dark khaki
Beloved by military personnel and officials across the world, khaki generally refers to a light brown fabric with a subtle yellow undertone. Dark Khaki amplifies the yellow undertone until it's almost a green tone and the end result is a noticeably darker shade of brown.
dark khaki
Hexadecimal #9B8F55
RGB 155, 143, 85
CMYK 0, 8, 45, 39
dark sand
Like many of the other examples on this list, "sand" can be used to encapsulate a wide range of colors, making it perfect for an equally wide range of browns or shades. However, the dark sand is approximately the color of beach sand after the waves have receded and obscured the beach from the water.
dark sand
Hexadecimal #9F7D4F
RGB 159, 125, 79
CMYK 0, 21, 50, 38
dark wood
Dark Wood actually looks a lot like Dark Sand, but the difference between the two is in the concentration of their red, green, and blue values. Dark Sand has higher levels of red, green, and blue to reflect its rocky nature, while Dark Wood has a more matte appearance.
dark wood
Hexadecimal #855E42
RGB 133, 94, 66
CMYK 0, 29, 50, 48
dark brown
Deep Brown is one of the darkest browns on this list, which means it also has some of the lowest reds, greens, and blues. As a result, the lack of light or color saturation means that the resulting color is almost dark enough to pass as true black.
dark brown
Hexadecimal #410200
RGB 65, 2, 0
CMYK 0, 97, 100, 75
deep taupe
Taupe gets its name from the French word fortopo, as the gray-brown color was believed to be similar to the fur of the burrowing creature. However, deep taupe looks much more like mole skin than the "real" mole, as most moles tend to look dark brown or black.
deep taupe
Hexadecimal #7B6660
RGB 123, 102, 96
CMYK 0, 17, 22, 52
gray desert
Although the word "brown" is nowhere in its name, desert gray is noticeably closer to brown than the true color gray. In each case, the soft brown has a distinctly cooler undertone, and the overall color suggests the coolness of the desert before sunrise.
gray desert
Hexadecimal #B8A487
RGB 184, 164, 135
CMYK 0, 11, 27, 28
dry moss
Moss grows in wet or humid climates across the world and is often known for its deep green color. However, once cut from its clump and dried, it turns a pale yellowish-brown color and can be used quickly and easily as a fire starter or fuel source. Dried moss will capture the color of the moss once fully processed and full of potential.
dry moss
Hexadecimal #CCB97E
RGB 204, 185, 126
CMYK 0, 9, 38, 20
Matt Braun
Despite the gloomy name, Dull Brown is actually quite a vibrant shade. It has distinct red tones that keep it from fading into a really dull look, and the subtle yellow notes that run through it give it a bright, light feel.
Matt Braun
Hexadecimal #876E4B
RGB 135, 110, 75
CMYK 0, 19, 44, 47
autumn harvest
with a name likeautumn harvestIt's no surprise that this shade of brown leans more towards the yellow or orange side of the family than many other shades we've seen to date. However, it's mixed with just enough shades of blue and green to keep it from turning orange and keeps it firmly in its place on this list.
autumn harvest
Hexadecimal #A78A59
RGB 167, 138, 89
CMYK 0, 17, 47, 35
brown feather
Again, it's not exactly news that bird feathers can be found in almost every color imaginable. Feather Brown, on the other hand, is the faded shade of brown from goose or swan feathers, which were used as writing instruments before the invention and immediate popularity of the quill.
brown feather
Hexadecimal #B8AD9E
RGB 184, 173, 158
CMYK 0, 6, 14, 28
firewood
While we've seen several variations of "wood" on this list so far, Firewood Brown is the only one that specifically refers to it.secoWood. As a result, the overall color of Firewood Brown is noticeably paler and lighter than one would expect from a true "wood" shade.
firewood
Hexadecimal #CEBAA8
RGB 206, 186, 168
CMYK 0, 10, 18, 19
fortune cookie
Though now associated with Chinese food, fortune cookies are actually a 19th century Japanese invention. Regardless of their origin, these crunchy little cookies are now loved around the world for their sweet, light flavor and golden brown color that mimics Fortune Cookie Brown.
fortune cookie
Hexadecimal #E0C5A1
RGB 224, 197, 161
CMYK 0, 12, 28, 12
french beige
We've seen some variations of the beige color family before, but French Beige is named for its relative popularity in France. The first reference to "French beige" as a color name appears in the late 1920s, when French fashion and culture began to dominate world conversation.
french beige
Hexadecimal #A67B50
RGB 166, 123, 80
CMYK 0, 26, 52, 35
drink ginger
Ginger ale is a light, bubbly drink that is usually enjoyed straight or mixed with various spirits to make a cocktail. Regardless of how you drink it, the soda's distinctive yellowish-brown color is reproduced by the ginger ale's brownish hue.
drink ginger
Hexadecimal #C9A86A
RGB 201, 168, 106
CMYK 0, 16, 47, 21
golden mist
Of course, the nebula itself is usually hazy gray or white in color. However, if you've ever been in a mist when the sun was rising or setting, you've probably seen the color represented here as a golden mist. This shade takes its name from the moment when the sun's rays turn a bank of fog from a drab gray into a bright golden hue.
golden mist
Hexadecimal #F0EAD2
RGB 240, 234, 210
CMYK 0, 3, 13, 6
grayish brown
Auburn is a deep shade of brown that looks just like you'd expect. However, unlike some of the other taupe blends we've seen on this list, taupe is mostly brown with a gray undertone. Many of the other entries were primarily gray with a subtle undertone of brown, and it's this inversion that makes Gray Brown unique.
grayish brown
Hexadecimal #7F7053
RGB 127, 112, 83
CMYK 0, 12, 35, 50
Gray brown
The newest addition to our family of similarly named browns, taupe is a very similar color to taupe. The only real difference between the two is that the taupe is a bit darker. This difference in saturation is the result of a slightly lower value for red, green, and blue, which pushes the shade away from the lighter or brighter side of the color spectrum.
Gray brown
Hexadecimal #7A6A4F
RGB 122, 106, 79
CMYK 0, 13, 35, 52
hard wood
In construction or interior design, "hardwood" actually refers to any of several hardwoods, meaning that the colors of wood grouped under that term can be quite different. However, in the context of this color, hardwood is a rich grayish brown with some subtle red undertones.
hard wood
Hexadecimal#937A62
RGB 147, 122, 98
CMYK 0, 17, 33, 42
hawaiian brown
the word forbraunin Hawaiian istemer, pronounced by removing the "ah" sound from theoneand cuts off abruptly before the "ouch" soundmiWhatever you call it, this shade of brown is a light, warm color that captures some of those tropical vibes.
hawaiian brown
Hexadecimal#99522C
RGB 153, 82, 44
CMYK 0, 46, 71, 40
heavy brown
Heavy Brown gets its name from its overall look, which blends greens, reds, and browns together to create a soft brown hue that is dark and deep without being too boring. The end result is a solid, weighted color that gives the impression of weight while still functioning as an understated neutral that could have been too strong a color.
heavy brown
Hexadecimal #73624A
RGB 115, 98, 74
CMYK 0, 15, 36, 55
honey brown
Bees that feed only on the nectar of poisonous flowers, such as monks, azaleas or rhododendrons, can produce what is sometimes called "mad honey", honey with intoxicants or simply honeypoisonousFeatures. Regardless of variety, each honey is instantly recognizable by the same warm golden brown color that gives Honey Brown its name.
honey brown
Hexadecimal #BA9238
RGB 186, 146, 56
CMYK 0, 22, 70, 27
Cold coffee
The first true iced coffee was probably made in Algeria in the mid-1840s before migrating to Italy and the rest of Europe in the late 19th century. Since then, it's been a popular item on diner and donut shop menus, and Iced Coffee Brown's tan color pays homage to that history.
Cold coffee
Hex #B18F6A
RGB 177, 143, 106
CMYK 0, 19, 40, 31
Kobica
Kobicha dye has been used to make kimonos for centuries, and the dark reddish-brown hue remains a popular clothing color even today. Although its name originally comes from the seaweed with which it shares its color, it can also be used to mean "flattery".
Kobica
Hexadecimal #6B4423
RGB 107, 68, 35
CMYK 0, 36, 67, 58
Cabo
In its oldest forms, lace was made from linen, silk, silver or gold, making it completely inaccessible to all but the wealthiest patrons. These days it's much easier to find lace in a wider range of colors and materials, but the iconic white-brown shade of vintage lace still lingers in the public consciousness, which led to the name of this pale shade of brown.
Cabo
Hexadecimal #EAE3D2
RGB 234, 227, 210
CMYK 0, 3, 10, 8
A latte
Love them or hate them, there's no denying that lattes are among the most popular coffee drinks in the world. The full official name iscoffee and milk, but most of us just call the drink by its abbreviated name. No matter what you call it, Latte Brown clearly derives its name from this drink's iconic color.
A latte
Hexadecimal #C5A582
RGB 197, 165, 130
CMYK 0, 16, 34, 23
clear tip
We've already seen Deep Taupe, but Light Taupe is turning in the opposite direction. While "true taupe" is often difficult to categorize as brown or gray, light taupe definitely falls into the "brown" category thanks to a significantly higher proportion of red, magenta, or yellow pigments.
clear tip
Hexadecimal #B38B6D
RGB 179, 139, 109
CMYK 0, 22, 39, 30
Brown sugar
Maple sugar is made by boiling maple tree sap until all the water has evaporated, leaving a thick sugar which is then processed, treated and used as a sweetener. Maple Sugar Brown is a soft brown hue with subtle red undertones that remind the beholder of cool autumn days.
Brown sugar
Hexadecimal #C9A38D
RGB 201, 163, 141
CMYK 0, 19, 30, 21
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is slightly stronger than maple sugar and takes on a more distinct yellow hue to reflect the caramelized nature of maple syrup. Maple syrup is actually one of North America's oldest products, and there's evidence that Native American tribes such as the Algonquins distilled and brewed it literally hundreds of years before European settlers arrived.
Maple syrup
Hexadecimal #BB9351
RGB 187, 147, 81
CMYK 0, 21, 57, 27
Marte Brown
Mars may be known as the "red planet", but images of its surface show that most of the landscape is more accurately described as brown. Mars Brown captures some of the landscape's rugged, windswept appeal, but retains a definite red hue to evoke our early ideas of our planet's nearest neighbor.
Marte Brown
Hexadecimal #AD6242
RGB 173, 98, 66
CMYK 0, 43, 62, 32
Medium brown
Medium Brown is another entry on this list that looks exactly like you'd expect. The red and magenta values in this shade are slightly higher than in "normal" brown, but the overall impression is of a warm, earthy tone that manages to establish itself immediately as an undeniable brown.
Medium brown
Hexadecimal #7F5112
RGB 127, 81, 18
CMYK 0, 36, 86, 50
mojavewüste
It may be the driest desert in North America, but the Mojave Desert is reallytinyDesert in North America covering less than 50,000 square miles. Regardless of the size of the Mojave Desert, the barren landscape and eroded sand are perfectly reproduced in the muted gray-brown tones of the eponymous color.
mojavewüste
Hexadecimal #C7B595
RGB 199, 181, 149
CMYK 0, 9, 25, 22
tons of brown
As you can see, there are a wide variety of browns to choose from and the ones featured here are just a fraction of the browns out there. Whatever project you're working on, there's a perfect shade of brown for the finishing touch.
These colors can also be found in nature. Here is a visual list ofthings that are brown.
FAQs
What is the CMYK code for brown color? ›
Information about Brown / #964B00
In a CMYK color space (also known as process color, or four color, and used in color printing), hex #964B00 is made of 0% cyan, 50% magenta, 100% yellow and 41% black.
Shades of Brown. Our use of the color brown began from the clay pigment called umber. Through the centuries, artists have developed many variations of the color. As of the writing of this article, there are currently 26 shades of the color brown.
What is the CMYK for color codes? ›What is CMYK? CMYK is a four-color process and stands for cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black), and is preferred for use on printed materials because it helps achieve a true color.
What is the hex code for beige brown? ›Beige is a light, sandy fawn color like a pale, grayish yellow and can also be used to describe pale and light brown shades. Its hex code is #F5F5DC.
How do you make different shades of brown? ›- Light brown: Start with a yellow and purple base. ...
- Cool brown: To make a colder brown, start with blue and orange and then add in cool colors like greens and purples. ...
- Warm brown: Warm browns can contain earth tones like russet or yellow ochre.
The fundamental answer for which colors make brown is the three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue. In color theory, these three primary colors are hues that cannot be created from any other colors. Varying the amounts and ratio of each of the primary colors will alter the shade of brown that you get.
What is the most popular shade of brown? ›Burnt Umber. If you have worked with paints for a long time, you are sure to have come across and used burnt umber extensively. This is one of the most popular browns, which has rich and dark red undertones. Burnt umber is a very warm and deep shade of brown, which has many uses in color mixing and painting.
What is CMYK RGB and hex? ›While CMYK values for each color use a percentage between 0-100%, RGB uses a value between 0-255. With R=255 G=255 B=255 being a full white and R=0 G=0 B=0 being black. Hex (hexadecimal color) Use: Web. RGB colors used in web design are often represented in hexadecimal values, a color code that a browser can read.
How do I check CMYK and RGB? ›Navigate to Window > Color > Color to bring up the Color panel if it is not already open. You will see colors measured in individual percentages of CMYK or RGB, depending on your document's color mode.
What RGB is light brown? ›The color light brown with hexadecimal color code #b5651d is a shade of orange. In the RGB color model #b5651d is comprised of 70.98% red, 39.61% green and 11.37% blue.
Is beige a shade of brown? ›
Beige. Beige is a very pale, tannish shade of brown. It is sometimes classified as a white, and is cooler in tone than tan.
Can you match different shades of brown? ›Don't be afraid to mix different shades of brown
You can mix different shades of brown if a full monochrome look is too much. You can pair beige or tan with a dark chocolate brown for a very sophisticated look.
The three primary colors (red, yellow, blue), when mixed, make brown.
How do you make brown with primary colors? ›Basic Brown
In order to first create a simple medium brown, you should combine red, yellow, and blue. You can also mix orange and blue if you have orange available. Each color should be added in equal proportion. This should create a medium shade of brown.
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| Coyote brown | |
|---|---|
| CIELChuv (L, C, h) | (44, 37, 49°) |
| Source | Color Codes |
| ISCC–NBS descriptor | Moderate yellowish brown |
| B: Normalized to [0–255] (byte) | |
| Color | Digit | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 0 | 100(1) |
| Brown | 1 | 101 |
| Red | 2 | 102 |
| Orange | 3 | 103 |
The "four-color" in "four-color printing" refers to the four ink colors—cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK)—used in offset printing presses and many digital presses. These four colors are combined to make a wide range of colors.
What color goes with Coyote Brown? ›What colour goes with Coyote Brown? Coyote Brown works well with other solid colours, such as Brown Grey (Ranger Green) and Black. It also combines exceptionally well with camouflage patterns of almost every type.
What colour is brownish? ›Browns are usually described as light or dark, reddish, yellowish, or gray-brown. There are no standardized names for shades of brown; the same shade may have different names on different color lists, and sometimes one name (such as beige or puce) can refer to several very different colors.
What is brownish color? ›Brown is a dark orange color, made by combining red, yellow and black. It can be thought of as dark orange, but it can also be made in other ways.
What is the value of brown black brown? ›
Hence, for a brown, black, brown color code of a resistor. The resistance value is 100 ohms, that is, 0. 1kΩ.
Where is brown in the color scale? ›Because it is a composite color, derived from primary and secondary colors, brown doesn't feature on a traditional painter's color wheel. On modern color wheels it is generally shown as a shade of orange, with orange sitting between red and yellow on the wheel.
How do I find the color code value? ›Reading and Determining the Resistor Value
Hold the resistor with the gold or silver band to the right and read the color codes from the left to the right. Select the color codes from the bands on the resistor. Read the colors from left to right. The resistance value based on the color code provided is now displayed.
To create a new CMYK document in Photoshop, go to File > New. In the New Document window, simply switch the color mode to CMYK (Photoshop defaults to RGB). If you're wanting to convert an image from RGB to CMYK, then simply open the image in Photoshop. Then, navigate to Image > Mode > CMYK.
What colors do I mix for brown? ›The fundamental answer for which colors make brown is the three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue. In color theory, these three primary colors are hues that cannot be created from any other colors. Varying the amounts and ratio of each of the primary colors will alter the shade of brown that you get.
What are RGB and CMYK color models? ›Simply put, CMYK is the color mode intended for printing with ink, such as business card designs. RGB is the color mode intended for screen displays. The more color added in CMYK mode, the darker the result. The more color added to RGB, the lighter the result.
How does CMYK color work? ›The CMYK ink subtracts the red, green and blue from white light and leaves the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Black is the absence of color. The CMYK color model works by partially or entirely masking colors on the lighter surface (paper or substrate). The ink reduces the light that would otherwise be reflected.
What are the 5 different color modes? ›Color modes are the settings designers use to show colors consistently across devices and materials. Commonly used modes are LAB, RGB, CMYK, index, grayscale and bitmap, which differ in quality and file size.