Beaver

HEX: #9F8170 | Modern Palette

On White
3.59:1
FAIL
On Black
5.85:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#9F8170
RGB
159, 129, 112
HSL
21°, 29% ,62%
CMYK
0, 18.87, 29.56, 37.65

About Beaver

Beaver (#9F8170) is a color with RGB(159, 129, 112) and HSL(21.7°, 29.56%, 62.35%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #708E9F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #709F81 and #81709F. The name comes from *bhebhru- (Proto-Indo-European).

  • HEX: #9F8170
  • RGB: 159, 129, 112
  • HSL: 21.7°, 29.56%, 62.35%
  • Mood: Earthy
  • Style: Muted, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Border, Print
  • Complementary color: #708E9F
  • Triadic colors: #709F81, #81709F
  • The name comes from *bhebhru- (Proto-Indo-European).

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Color Palettes

Beaver #9F8170 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Beaver #9F8170 pairs with #708E9F as its complementary color, and #709F81 and #81709F in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Beaver #9F8170 moves from dark #0F0C0A tones through the base color to lighter #F5F2F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Earthy
Style
Muted Warm
Use case
Text Border Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8B8B6F
Protanopia #858570
Tritanopia #A17F7F
Achromatopsia #878787

Frequently Asked Questions

Beaver (#9F8170) is a color with RGB(159, 129, 112) and HSL(21.7°, 29.56%, 62.35%).

#9F8170 pairs strongly with #708E9F as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#9F8170 is suitable for Text, Border, Print and works well with Muted, Warm styles.

#9F8170 is commonly associated with Earthy.

The name Beaver is linked to *bhebhru- from Proto-Indo-European, meaning brown, beaver.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word *bhebhru-
Meaning brown, beaver
Language Proto-Indo-European
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'beaver' has a deep linguistic history, tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*bhebhru-', which meant both 'brown' and 'beaver'. This dual meaning likely arose from the animal's distinctive brown fur. The word evolved through Proto-Germanic as '*bibraz' and then into Old English as 'beofor'. It has maintained a remarkably consistent form and meaning across Germanic languages. The animal's name is an example of a 'reduplicated' word in PIE, where a sound or syllable is repeated, often for emphasis or to describe a characteristic (like the brownness of the beaver).

First Recorded Use

Before 900 AD

Cultural Associations

Beavers have held significant cultural importance across various societies, particularly among indigenous peoples of North America, where they are often seen as symbols of industry, resourcefulness, and engineering due to their dam-building abilities. Their fur was a highly prized commodity in the fur trade, which played a crucial role in the exploration and colonization of North America. The 'beaver hat' was a fashionable item in Europe for centuries. In heraldry, the beaver symbolizes industry and perseverance. The animal is also the national animal of Canada.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #9F8170;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #9F8170;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #9F8170;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #9F8170,
        #83A7BB
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #9F8170,
        #83A7BB
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$beaver: #9F8170;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$beaver-r: 159;
$beaver-g: 129;
$beaver-b: 112;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $beaver;
    color: rgba($beaver-r, $beaver-g, $beaver-b, 0.8);
}