Pullman Brown (UPS Brown)
HEX: #644117 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#644117
100, 65, 23
32°, 77% ,39%
0, 35, 77, 60.78
About Pullman Brown (UPS Brown)
Pullman Brown (UPS Brown) (#644117) is a color with RGB(100, 65, 23) and HSL(32.73°, 77%, 39.22%). It is commonly associated with Energetic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #173A64, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #176441 and #411764. The name comes from Pullman Brown (UPS Brown) (English).
- HEX: #644117
- RGB: 100, 65, 23
- HSL: 32.73°, 77%, 39.22%
- Mood: Energetic
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #173A64
- Triadic colors: #176441, #411764
- The name comes from Pullman Brown (UPS Brown) (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Pullman Brown (UPS Brown) #644117 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Pullman Brown (UPS Brown) #644117 pairs with #173A64 as its complementary color, and #176441 and #411764 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'Pullman Brown' originated with the Pullman Company, famous for its luxury railroad cars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company chose this dark, rich brown for its railcars, uniforms, and branding, symbolizing reliability and understated elegance. In 1916, United Parcel Service (UPS), then known as American Messenger Company, adopted a similar shade of brown for its delivery vehicles and uniforms. The choice was practical: brown was considered a clean color that didn't show dirt easily, and it conveyed a sense of professionalism and dependability. It was also less common among competitors at the time. UPS officially trademarked 'UPS Brown' in 1998, solidifying its association with the company. The specific hex code #644117 is often cited for this color.
First Recorded Use
Circa 1890s (for Pullman Company); 1916 (for UPS)
Cultural Associations
Pullman Brown evokes a sense of classic Americana, luxury travel, and the golden age of rail for those familiar with the Pullman Company's history. For a much broader contemporary audience, 'UPS Brown' is instantly recognizable and strongly associated with package delivery, logistics, and the UPS brand. It symbolizes reliability, efficiency, and a ubiquitous presence in daily commerce. The color has become so synonymous with UPS that the company often refers to itself as 'Brown' in its marketing and internal communications.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #644117;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #644117;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #644117;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#644117,
#175DB1
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#644117,
#175DB1
);
}// SCSS variable
$pullman-brown-(ups-brown): #644117;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pullman-brown-(ups-brown)-r: 100;
$pullman-brown-(ups-brown)-g: 65;
$pullman-brown-(ups-brown)-b: 23;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $pullman-brown-(ups-brown);
color: rgba($pullman-brown-(ups-brown)-r, $pullman-brown-(ups-brown)-g, $pullman-brown-(ups-brown)-b, 0.8);
}