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Coffee Brown Color Palette – HEX, RGB & Design Inspiration

Color Details

HEX: #724E2C

RGB: 114, 78, 44

HEX: #271300

RGB: 39, 19, 0

HEX: #9C6F44

RGB: 156, 111, 68

HEX: #563517

RGB: 86, 53, 23

HEX: #6F4827

RGB: 111, 72, 39

WCAG Accessibility Checker
Contrast ratios and WCAG compliance for text readability. AAA is enhanced conformance, AA is standard, and 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

Text on White/Black Backgrounds

#724E2C
On White
7.39:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
2.84:1
Fail
#271300
On White
17.81:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.18:1
Fail
#9C6F44
On White
4.4:1
AA (Large Text)
On Black
4.77:1
AA (Standard)
#563517
On White
10.95:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.92:1
Fail
#6F4827
On White
7.98:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
2.63:1
Fail

Color Pair Combinations (10 total)

#271300 / #9C6F44
4.05:1
AA (Large Text)
#9C6F44 / #563517
2.49:1
Fail
#724E2C / #271300
2.41:1
Fail
#271300 / #6F4827
2.23:1
Fail
#9C6F44 / #6F4827
1.81:1
Fail
#724E2C / #9C6F44
1.68:1
Fail
#271300 / #563517
1.63:1
Fail
#724E2C / #563517
1.48:1
Fail
#563517 / #6F4827
1.37:1
Fail
#724E2C / #6F4827
1.08:1
Fail

WCAG Contrast Standards:

  • AAA (7:1): Enhanced contrast for maximum readability
  • AA (4.5:1): Minimum for normal text (under 18pt)
  • AA Large (3:1): Acceptable for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
  • Fail: Below WCAG standards, not recommended for text
Live UI Preview
See your palette applied to real components with optimized text colors for accessibility
WCAG Guidelines

Recommended Text Colors

Aa
Primary
7.39:1 (AAA)
Aa
Secondary
17.81:1 (AAA)
Aa
Accent
4.77:1 (AA)
Aa
Background
10.95:1 (AAA)
Aa
Neutral
7.98:1 (AAA)

Buttons

Optimized for readability
Primary: 7.39:1 AAA
Secondary: 17.81:1 AAA
Accent: 4.77:1 AA

Form Elements

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Badges & Tags

PrimarySecondaryAccentNeutralOutline

Alerts & Notifications

Information

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Gradient Generator
Create beautiful gradients from your palette colors. Copy the CSS code and use directly in your projects.

Horizontal (Left to Right)

background: linear-gradient(to right, #724E2C 0%, #271300 25%, #9C6F44 50%, #563517 75%, #6F4827 100%);

Vertical (Top to Bottom)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #724E2C 0%, #271300 25%, #9C6F44 50%, #563517 75%, #6F4827 100%);

Diagonal (Top Left to Bottom Right)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #724E2C 0%, #271300 25%, #9C6F44 50%, #563517 75%, #6F4827 100%);

Usage Tips:

  • Copy the CSS code and paste directly into your stylesheets
  • Linear gradients work great for backgrounds and hero sections
  • Radial gradients are perfect for spotlights and focus effects
  • Conic gradients create eye-catching loading spinners and progress indicators
  • Smooth transitions ensure seamless color blending
Color Blindness Simulator
See how your palette appears to people with different types of color vision deficiency (CVD). Approximately 8% of males and 0.5% of females have some form of color blindness.

Normal Vision

No color vision deficiency

Color Swatches

#724E2C

#271300

#9C6F44

#563517

#6F4827

Full Palette View

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Color Psychology & Brand Analysis
Understand the emotional impact, brand personality, and psychological effects of your color palette

Overall Mood & Feel

Energetic, warm, and inviting, with a sophisticated and dramatic atmosphere

Emotional Impact

Stimulating and energetic, evoking feelings of excitement, warmth, and action. The dark tones establish a premium, sophisticated feel ideal for luxury positioning

Psychological Effect

This 5-color palette creates a energetic, warm, and inviting, with a sophisticated and dramatic atmosphere. It stimulates activity and engagement, increasing heart rate and mental alertness. The combination works together to create memorable visual experiences that influence consumer perception, decision-making, and brand recall. The rich variety provides versatility while maintaining cohesive emotional messaging across touchpoints.

Brand Personality Traits

Innovative
Fun
Approachable
Energetic
Youth-oriented

Perfect For These Industries

Tech Startups
Creative Agencies
Sports
Children's Products

Target Audience

Young, trend-conscious consumers (18-35) who value creativity and self-expression

Individual Color Psychology

#724E2C

Cheerful and inviting

Emotions Evoked

Enthusiasm
Creativity
Adventure
Warmth
Vitality

Personality Traits

Friendly
Optimistic
Adventurous
Creative
Confident

Brand Traits

Innovative
Fun
Approachable
Energetic
Youth-oriented

Ideal Industries

Tech Startups
Creative Agencies
Sports
Children's Products
Entertainment

Marketing Use

Stimulates activity and socialization, creates a sense of fun and affordability. Excellent for CTAs, impulse purchases, and youth marketing.

Cultural Meanings

Western: Enthusiasm, creativity, success, encouragement
Eastern: Spirituality, transformation, good fortune
Global: Energy, balance between red's passion and yellow's joy

Color Harmony Analysis

Palette Mood

BalancedDark & Bold

Temperature

Warm

This palette combines balanced and dark & bold moods with warm tones, making it versatile for various design applications.

Professional Implementation Guide

This monochromatic coffee brown palette features 5 carefully selected warm tones that create a energetic and passionate aesthetic. With low contrast levels and moderate saturation, this palette is optimized for marketing materials and youth brands.

Web Design & Development

For web development, implement this palette with CSS variables for easy theme switching. Consider adding darker variants for better text readability.

  • Apply the 60-30-10 rule for visual hierarchy
  • Use accent colors for CTAs and hover states
  • Maintain consistent color usage across all pages
  • Test responsive behavior on multiple devices

Mobile App Interfaces

In mobile applications, these warm tones provide excellent battery efficiency on OLED screens. Use the subtle color variations to define clear touch targets.

  • Design both light and dark mode variants
  • Consider thumb-reach zones for color placement
  • Test under direct sunlight and low light
  • Use color to indicate interactive elements

Brand Identity Systems

Build a cohesive brand identity by designating specific colors for specific purposes. Establish your primary brand color from the most distinctive shade and create comprehensive brand guidelines specifying exact usage scenarios.

  • Define primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Create usage rules for marketing materials
  • Specify minimum sizes and clear space
  • Document do's and don'ts for consistency

Frontend Development

Developers can integrate this palette efficiently using modern CSS techniques. Export as CSS variables for maximum flexibility, allowing theme switching and dynamic color updates without rewriting stylesheets.

  • Use CSS custom properties for theming
  • Implement semantic color naming conventions
  • Create utility classes for rapid prototyping
  • Consider CSS-in-JS for component-scoped colors

Print Design

For print materials, convert to CMYK using #724E2C as the dominant color for headers and #6F4827 for accents. These colors translate well to print with minimal adjustment.

  • Add to your design software color library
  • Create swatches for quick color access
  • Use CMYK values for print production
  • Request color proofs before final print

Marketing Campaigns

Marketing materials benefit from consistent color usage that reinforces brand recognition. Apply this palette across email campaigns, landing pages, advertisements, and social media for maximum impact and memorability.

  • Maintain color consistency across channels
  • A/B test color variations for conversion
  • Consider cultural color associations
  • Align colors with campaign messaging

Strategic Color Distribution

Professional designers follow the 60-30-10 rule for balanced color distribution. Here's how to apply this principle with the Coffee Brown:

60%

Dominant Color

#724E2C

Use #724E2C as your primary color for headers, hero sections, and primary CTAs. This orange tone should occupy about 60% of your design space.

30%

Secondary Color

#9C6F44

Apply #9C6F44 as your secondary color for subtle backgrounds and card components. Allocate approximately 30% of your layout to this color.

10%

Accent Color

#6F4827

Reserve #6F4827 for accent elements like buttons, links, and important highlights. This orange accent should be used sparingly (10% of design) to draw attention to key actions.

Professional Best Practices

Smart Usage Tips

  • Add white or black text overlays to improve readability on colored backgrounds
  • Balance warm tones with neutral whites or grays to create visual breathing room
  • Ensure sufficient lighting contrast for text elements—use light text on dark backgrounds
  • Test your palette across different devices and lighting conditions before finalizing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use all colors equally—establish clear visual hierarchy through color weight
  • Avoid low-contrast text combinations that strain readability
  • Don't rely solely on color to convey meaning (use icons, text, and patterns too)
  • Avoid inconsistent color usage across different pages or screens
  • Don't assume screen colors match print output—always request physical proofs

Palette Overview & Statistics

5

Total Colors

2

Associated Tags

6

Categories

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Color Analysis & Technical Guide

Detailed breakdown of each color's role, characteristics, and optimal applications. This monochromatic palette creates a energetic and passionate aesthetic perfect for marketing materials and youth brands.

Individual Color Breakdown

Each color in this warm palette has been analyzed for its properties and ideal usage scenarios. The low contrast and moderate saturation ensure harmonious visual relationships.

  • #724E2C

    ORANGE

    #724E2C serves as the primary/dominant color in this palette. This medium orange (moderately saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for headers, navigation bars, and brand elements.

    Dark toneH: 29°S: 44%L: 31%
  • #271300

    ORANGE

    #271300 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This dark orange (highly saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 29°S: 100%L: 8%
  • #9C6F44

    ORANGE

    #9C6F44 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This medium orange (moderately saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 29°S: 39%L: 44%
  • #563517

    ORANGE

    #563517 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This dark orange (moderately saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 29°S: 58%L: 21%
  • #6F4827

    ORANGE

    #6F4827 serves as the accent/highlight color in this palette. This dark orange (moderately saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for call-to-action buttons, links, important notifications, and interactive elements.

    Dark toneH: 27°S: 48%L: 29%

Palette Characteristics

This palette exhibits distinct characteristics that make it particularly suitable for specific design applications and industries.

Color Temperaturewarm

Warm colors create energy, excitement, and approachability. Perfect for brands targeting emotional connection.

Contrast Levellow

Low contrast creates subtle, sophisticated aesthetics but requires careful attention to text legibility.

Saturationmoderate

Moderate saturation balances visual interest with professional restraint.

Brightness Rangedark

Dark tones create dramatic, sophisticated aesthetics and save battery on OLED displays.

💡 Pro Tips for This Palette

  • Perfect for: marketing materials, youth brands. The monochromatic color relationship creates natural visual flow.
  • Mood & Psychology: This palette evokes a energetic and passionate feeling, making it ideal for brands seeking to convey those qualities.
  • Accessibility: Test text combinations carefully with contrast checkers to ensure accessibility compliance.
  • Extensions: Create tints (add white) and shades (add black) to expand this 5-color palette into a comprehensive design system.
  • Cultural Context: Warm colors may have different meanings across cultures—verify associations with your target market.

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Explore Coffee Brown Palette

The Coffee Brown palette is a rich and evocative color scheme that evokes the warmth and comfort of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. This monochromatic palette is characterized by a range of earthy tones, from the deep, cool brown of the 271300 shade, which provides a sense of stability and grounding, to the lighter, more golden hues of the 9C6F44 and 6F4827 shades, which add a sense of warmth and vitality. The overall effect is a balanced and harmonious palette that feels both vintage and timeless, like a well-loved leather armchair or a crackling fire on a cold winter's night.

As we delve deeper into the palette, we can see that each shade plays a unique role in creating the overall aesthetic. The 724E2C shade, for example, is a mid-tone brown with a slightly reddish undertone, which adds a sense of depth and complexity to the palette. The 563517 shade, on the other hand, is a darker, cooler brown that provides a sense of contrast and adds depth to the design. The 9C6F44 shade, with its warm, golden undertones, is reminiscent of crimson and coral hues, and adds a pop of color and energy to the palette. Meanwhile, the 6F4827 shade, with its slightly lighter and more orange-toned brown, helps to create a sense of balance and harmony.

The Coffee Brown palette is versatile and can be used in a wide range of design applications, from websites and apps to branding and marketing materials. Its warm, earthy tones make it particularly well-suited to designs that need to evoke a sense of comfort, warmth, and approachability. For example, a coffee shop or bakery might use this palette to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, while a outdoor gear company might use it to evoke a sense of adventure and connection to nature. The palette's balanced and harmonious quality also makes it well-suited to designs that need to convey a sense of professionalism and sophistication, such as a financial services company or a luxury goods brand.

The colors in the Coffee Brown palette also have a profound impact on viewer perception and behavior. The warm, earthy tones can create a sense of comfort and relaxation, while the deeper, cooler browns can add a sense of gravity and seriousness. The palette's vintage and timeless quality can also help to create a sense of trust and authenticity, which can be particularly important for brands that need to establish a strong emotional connection with their customers. By using this palette, designers can create designs that feel both modern and timeless, and that evoke a sense of warmth and connection in the viewer.

To get the most out of the Coffee Brown palette, designers can try pairing it with complementary colors such as blues and greens, which can help to create a sense of contrast and add visual interest to the design. The palette can also be paired with neutral colors such as beige or gray, which can help to create a sense of balance and harmony. In terms of design best practices, it's a good idea to use the darker, cooler browns such as the 271300 shade as accents, while using the lighter, warmer browns such as the 9C6F44 and 6F4827 shades as backgrounds or primary colors. By following these tips and using the Coffee Brown palette in a thoughtful and intentional way, designers can create designs that are both beautiful and effective.

Palette Image

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Coffee Brown Color Palette palette visualization

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using and implementing the coffee brown palette effectively in your projects.