Brown color · XKCD survey name
Dark Taupe Color Code: #7F684E
The HEX code for Dark Taupe is #7F684E. It is a medium-dark, muted orange color made of 127 red, 104 green and 78 blue (HSL 32°, 24%, 40%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.25:1 contrast).
Dark Taupe color values
#7F684E
rgb(127, 104, 78)
hsl(32, 24%, 40%)
32, 39%, 50%
hwb(32 31% 50%)
0%, 18%, 39%, 50%
8349774
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dark Taupe?
“Dark Taupe” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 32° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 24% saturation (muted) and 40% lightness (medium-dark). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 43% of them and more saturated than 2% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.150, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Dark Taupe counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 40% and its relative luminance is 0.150. White text reads comfortably on it (5.25:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dark Taupe
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.25:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.99:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dark Taupe
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dark Taupe
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Dark Taupe
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.25:1 contrast)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Packaging and craft-style layouts
- Warm neutrals alongside cream and green
- Borders, wood-like textures and illustrations
Use Dark Taupe in CSS
:root {
--color-dark-taupe: #7F684E;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dark-taupe);
background-color: #7F684E;
border: 2px solid #7F684E;
}Questions about Dark Taupe
What is the HEX code for Dark Taupe?
Dark Taupe is #7F684E.
What is the RGB value of Dark Taupe?
The RGB value of Dark Taupe is 127, 104, 78: 127 red, 104 green and 78 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(127, 104, 78) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dark Taupe?
The HSL value of Dark Taupe is 32°, 24%, 40% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(32, 24%, 40%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dark Taupe?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 18%, Y 39%, K 50%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dark Taupe a light or dark color?
Dark Taupe counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 40% and its relative luminance is 0.150. White text reads comfortably on it (5.25:1 contrast).
How does Dark Taupe look with white text?
White text on Dark Taupe has a contrast ratio of 5.25:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Dark Taupe look with black text?
Black text on Dark Taupe has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Dark Taupe?
Metallic Blue is its complementary color, and Purple Brown sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dark Taupe be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.25:1 contrast); calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Dark Taupe in CSS?
Use color: #7F684E; for text, background-color: #7F684E; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dark-taupe: #7F684E; and reuse it with var(--color-dark-taupe).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.