What is the HEX code for Rookwood Dark Brown?

Rookwood Dark Brown is #5F4D43. Copy the code or export a color chip from the Coloristic color library.

What is the OKLCH value for Rookwood Dark Brown?

Rookwood Dark Brown (#5F4D43) in OKLCH is oklch(43.6% 0.029 51). OKLCH is a perceptually uniform color space useful for accessible UI palettes.

What kind of color is Rookwood Dark Brown?

Rookwood Dark Brown is a mid, pastel, warm browns color (#5F4D43). Explore harmonies, tints, shades, and contrast pairs on Coloristic.

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Rookwood Dark Brown

pastelwarmmid

A very deep, rich brown with subtle reddish-grey undertones, evoking historical pottery glazes.

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Psychology

This profound shade conveys a sense of gravitas, tradition, and enduring quality, promoting contemplation.

History & Origin

Rookwood Pottery, known for its distinctive glazes, popularized such deep, earthy browns in American art pottery during the Arts and Crafts movement.

Combinations

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Complementary

Maximum contrast — logos, CTAs, bold pairs

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Split complementary

Vibrant balance without the tension of a straight complement

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Triadic

Playful energy — let one color lead, use the rest as accents

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Analogous

Smooth, calming transitions — interfaces and nature-inspired work

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Values & Conversions

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Accessibility

WCAG 2.2 contrast for the pairings designers use most.

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Readable body text at this size.

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Color on black

2.63:1Fail

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Variations

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Design token scale

50–950 ramp for systems work

Color vision

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Standard visionBaseline

Deuteranopia~5% of men

Protanopia~1% of men

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