Brown and Cream
Why they work: coffee and milk — cozy, edible warmth.
Combination sets
The classic split
Brown and Cream with a light tint of brown, a deep shade of cream and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Cream as the highlight, Brown as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, brown ~30% for structure, cream ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from brown to cream — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A52A2A | #FFFDD0 | 6.82:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #A52A2A | 6.82:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #A52A2A | #FFFFFF | 7.08:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #A52A2A | #000000 | 2.96:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #FFFFFF | 1.04:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #000000 | 20.21:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #D79A5B | 7.43:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do brown and cream go together?
Yes — coffee and milk — cozy, edible warmth. Their hues are 57° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 6.82:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (both warm).
What text color works on brown and cream?
On brown use #FFFFFF text (7.08:1); on cream use #000000 (20.21:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Brown: #A52A2A — OKLCH oklch(48.06% 0.16 25.6). Cream: #FFFDD0 — OKLCH oklch(98.44% 0.058 105.3).