Brown
Raw Wood
Raw Wood
#E6C8A6Click to copy
Raw Wood Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 200, 166)Copy
HSLhsl(32, 56%, 78%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(32, 28%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 13%, 28%, 10%)Copy
Raw Wood Color Schemes
Complementary
#E6C8A6
Click to copy#A6C4E6
Click to copyAnalogous
#E6A8A6
Click to copy#E4E6A6
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A6E4E6
Click to copy#A8A6E6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E6C8A6
Click to copy#FBF9F7
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#D09756
Click to copy#96632A
Click to copy#462F14
Click to copyRaw Wood WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.59 : 1
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Black background #000000
13.18 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.46 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.93 : 1
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Raw Wood Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Raw Wood Color Introduction
Definition
Raw Wood (HEX #E6C8A6) has the RGB value rgb(230, 200, 166), the HSL value hsl(32°, 56%, 78%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 13%, 28%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Raw Wood is #A6C4E6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E6A8A6 and #E4E6A6 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A6E4E6, #A8A6E6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Raw Wood uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Raw Wood has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 against white and 13.18:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Raw Wood has a lightness of 78% and a saturation of 56%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The natural, unadorned color.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Raw Wood tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Raw Wood is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Raw Wood Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.