Mocha Color Code: #9D7651, RGB, HSL & CMYK

Mocha color values

HEX #9D7651

RGB rgb(157, 118, 81)

HSL hsl(29, 32%, 47%)

HSV 29, 48%, 62%

HWB hwb(29 32% 38%)

CMYK 0%, 25%, 48%, 38%

Decimal 10319441

47%HSL lightness (medium)

32%HSL saturation (soft)

29°Hue angle (orange)

0.207Relative luminance

CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.

What is Mocha?

“Mocha” 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 29° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 32% saturation (soft) and 47% lightness (medium). It is a warm color.

Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 55% of them and more saturated than 14% of them.

Its relative luminance is 0.207, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.

Mocha counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 47% and its relative luminance is 0.207. Black text reads best on it (5.14:1 contrast).

Text contrast on Mocha

WCAG contrast of white and black text on Mocha
Text	Preview	Ratio	AA normal	AA large	AAA normal	AAA large
White text	Sample text	4.08:1 Limited	Fail	Pass	Fail	Fail
Black text	Sample text	5.14:1 Good	Pass	Pass	Fail	Pass

Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.

Colors that go with Mocha

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.

≈ Dull Blue#51789D

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.

≈ Light Maroon#9D5152 ≈ Dark Khaki#9D9C51

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.

≈ Ocean Green#519D76 ≈ Deep Lavender#76519D

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.

≈ Cadet Blue#519D9C ≈ Dark Slate Blue#51529D

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.

≈ Drab Green#789D51 ≈ Dull Blue#51789D ≈ Deep Lavender#76519D

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.

#3F2F20#3F2F20

#6E5339#6E5339

#9D7651#9D7651

#BB9A7B#BB9A7B

#D3BEAA#D3BEAA

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 Mocha

Lighter tints (mixed with white)

Darker shades (mixed with black)

Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.

Puce#A57E52 Dirt#8A6E45 Dull Brown#876E4B Tan Brown#AB7E4C Coffee#A6814C Dirt Brown#836539 Cocoa#875F42 Pale Brown#B1916E

Where to use Mocha

Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.14:1 contrast with black)
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
Earthy, natural palettes

Use Mocha in CSS

:root {
  --color-mocha: #9D7651;
}

.element {
  color: var(--color-mocha);
  background-color: #9D7651;
  border: 2px solid #9D7651;
}

Questions about Mocha

What is the HEX code for Mocha?

Mocha is #9D7651.

What is the RGB value of Mocha?

The RGB value of Mocha is 157, 118, 81: 157 red, 118 green and 81 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(157, 118, 81) in CSS.

What is the HSL value of Mocha?

The HSL value of Mocha is 29°, 32%, 47% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(29, 32%, 47%) in CSS.

What is the CMYK value of Mocha?

A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 25%, Y 48%, K 38%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.

Is Mocha a light or dark color?

Mocha counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 47% and its relative luminance is 0.207. Black text reads best on it (5.14:1 contrast).

How does Mocha look with white text?

White text on Mocha has a contrast ratio of 4.08:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.

How does Mocha look with black text?

Black text on Mocha has a contrast ratio of 5.14:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.

What colors go well with Mocha?

Dull Blue is its complementary color, and Light Maroon sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.

Where can Mocha be used?

It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.14:1 contrast with black); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; packaging and craft-style layouts.

How do I use Mocha in CSS?

Use color: #9D7651; for text, background-color: #9D7651; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-mocha: #9D7651; and reuse it with var(--color-mocha).

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.

Mocha Color Code: #9D7651