Mocha #6F4E37
Mocha color codes
Mocha color meaning
Mocha is a balanced and versatile brown — a warm color at 33% lightness and 34% saturation. Like other browns, it is linked with warmth, stability and nature. It recalls earth, wood and leather, so it feels grounded, reliable and cozy.
Because it is balanced and versatile, mocha works best for brand colors, illustration, furnishings and accents. It is dark enough to use for text on a white page (7.4:1 contrast).
What colors go with Mocha?
Mocha pairs well with Teal Green, Wine, Dark Olive Green and Linen: Teal Green sits close to its opposite on the color wheel for strong contrast, Wine and Dark Olive Green are neighbors that keep a scheme calm, and Linen gives the eye somewhere to rest.
Build a full scheme around mocha in the color matcher, blend it with another color in the color mixer, or copy ready-made HTML and CSS from the HTML color picker.
Mocha at a glance
| Color family | Brown · warm, balanced and versatile |
|---|---|
| CSS color name | No — nearest keyword is Saddle Brown (#8B4513) |
| As text on white | 7.44:1 — passes WCAG AAA |
| Best text on it | White (7.44:1) |
| For print (CMYK) | 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 50% yellow, 56% black |
| Full screen | Open the mocha screen — fill your display or download it in 4K |
Contrast
Contrast ratio of Mocha against white and black text (WCAG 2.1 needs 4.5:1 for body text).
Shades, tints & tones
Color harmonies
Colors similar to Mocha
Mocha color FAQ
What is the hex code for Mocha?
Mocha is #6F4E37, which is rgb(111, 78, 55) and hsl(25, 34%, 33%). For print it is roughly C0 M30 Y50 K56.
What colors go with Mocha?
Mocha pairs well with Teal Green, Wine, Dark Olive Green, Linen. Teal Green gives the strongest contrast, being close to its complementary color. Neutrals such as Linen also work well alongside it.
Is Mocha a warm or cool color?
Mocha is a warm color: its hue is 25°, on the red, orange and yellow side of the color wheel.
What text color looks best on Mocha?
White text, with a contrast ratio of 7.4:1, which meets WCAG AA for normal text. Mocha itself is also readable as text on white (7.4:1).