Chamoisee
HEX: #A0785A | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#A0785A
160, 120, 90
25°, 28% ,49%
0, 25, 44, 37
About Chamoisee
Chamoisee (#A0785A) is a color with RGB(160, 120, 90) and HSL(25.7°, 28%, 49%). 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 #5A82A0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5AA078 and #785AA0. The name comes from chamoisé (French).
- HEX: #A0785A
- RGB: 160, 120, 90
- HSL: 25.7°, 28%, 49%
- Mood: Earthy
- Style: Muted, Warm
- Use case: Text, Border, Print
- Complementary color: #5A82A0
- Triadic colors: #5AA078, #785AA0
- The name comes from chamoisé (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #A0785A from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'chamois' itself comes from Old French 'chamois', which has Germanic roots. The animal, a species of goat-antelope native to European mountains, is known for its distinctive light yellowish-brown or tawny coat. This natural color became the namesake for the leather made from its hide, also called chamois leather, which is soft and absorbent and typically has this characteristic pale yellowish-brown hue. Consequently, the color 'chamoisee' describes something that resembles the color of a chamois animal or chamois leather. It is often used in equestrian contexts to describe horse coat colors, particularly a dilute cream gene expression.
First Recorded Use
The term 'chamois' for the animal dates back to the 16th century in English, derived from French. The adjectival form 'chamoisé' (and its English equivalent 'chamoisee' or 'chamois') referring to the color, particularly for horses, became more common in the 18th century.
Cultural Associations
In equestrianism, 'chamoisee' is a recognized color description, often referring to a buckskin horse (a bay horse with one copy of the cream dilution gene). The term evokes a sense of natural, earthy tones, often associated with wildlife and outdoor activities due to its connection to the chamois animal and its habitat.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #A0785A;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #A0785A;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #A0785A;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#A0785A,
#5A82A0
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#A0785A,
#5A82A0
);
}// SCSS variable
$chamoisee: #A0785A;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$chamoisee-r: 160;
$chamoisee-g: 120;
$chamoisee-b: 90;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $chamoisee;
color: rgba($chamoisee-r, $chamoisee-g, $chamoisee-b, 0.8);
}