#B86D29 Hex Color
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Brown Alpaca is a mellow, unsaturated orange with strong earthy undertones. Because it sits comfortably between rust and ochre, it acts as an excellent accent color for autumn branding or rustic food packaging. Black text reads clearly against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards. The hex code for Brown Alpaca is #b86d29, a reliable choice for adding a grounded, adventurous feel to your next design.
About Brown Alpaca
Warm leather gloves worn soft at the seams
What does brown alpaca mean?
Brown Alpaca often brings to mind autumn harvests, worn leather, roasted nuts, and wood smoke from a distant chimney. Its muted saturation and middle lightness give it a settled, unhurried feel, like a room that has been lived in for years.
Where you see brown alpaca
- saddle leather
- cinnamon sticks
- roasted sweet potatoes
- tobacco leaves
- clay flower pots
- wicker baskets
What it works for
Use it for cozy packaging, autumn branding, rustic interiors, or as an earthy anchor in warmer palettes.
What colors go with brown alpaca?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted green cools the orange base without fighting its low energy.Ink Blue #0c5a77Deep blue sits opposite on the wheel, making the brown read warmer.Cream #fffdd0A pale neutral lifts the brown and keeps the pairing soft and calm.Dusty Rose #b56f76The pink shares its warmth but adds a lighter, softer note.Charcoal #36454fNear black grounds the earthiness and sharpens its orange cast.Mustard #ffdb58Two warm tones stack into a rich, tonal autumn range.
Questions about Brown Alpaca
What is the hex code for Brown Alpaca?
Brown Alpaca is #b86d29. In RGB that is rgb(184, 109, 41), in HSL hsl(29, 64%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 78%, 28%.
Is Brown Alpaca readable on white or black?
Brown Alpaca has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.