Fawn

HEX: #E5AA70 | Modern Palette

On White
2.04:1
FAIL
On Black
10.32:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E5AA70
RGB
229, 170, 112
HSL
29°, 69% ,66%
CMYK
0, 26, 51, 10

About Fawn

Fawn (#E5AA70) is a color with RGB(229, 170, 112) and HSL(29.7°, 69.2%, 66.9%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #70ABE5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #70E5AA and #AA70E5. The name comes from faon (Old French).

  • HEX: #E5AA70
  • RGB: 229, 170, 112
  • HSL: 29.7°, 69.2%, 66.9%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #70ABE5
  • Triadic colors: #70E5AA, #AA70E5
  • The name comes from faon (Old French).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

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

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 #E5AA70 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #BEBE6D
Protanopia #B2B271
Tritanopia #E9A4A4
Achromatopsia #B6B6B6

Frequently Asked Questions

Fawn (#E5AA70) is a color with RGB(229, 170, 112) and HSL(29.7°, 69.2%, 66.9%).

#E5AA70 pairs strongly with #70ABE5 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E5AA70 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

#E5AA70 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Fawn is linked to faon from Old French, meaning young animal, especially a deer.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word faon
Meaning young animal, especially a deer
Language Old French
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word 'fawn' entered English from Old French 'faon', which itself derived from Latin 'fetus' (meaning 'offspring' or 'a bringing forth'). Initially, 'fawn' could refer to the young of various animals, but by the 17th century, its use became primarily restricted to a young deer. The color 'fawn' (a light yellowish-brown) is named after the typical color of a young deer's coat.

First Recorded Use

14th Century

Cultural Associations

Fawns are widely recognized symbols of innocence, new life, and vulnerability in many cultures. They frequently appear in children's literature, folklore, and art, often representing nature's delicate beauty. The Bambi character is a prime example of a fawn's cultural impact.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E5AA70;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E5AA70;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E5AA70;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E5AA70,
        #70ABE5
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E5AA70,
        #70ABE5
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$fawn: #E5AA70;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$fawn-r: 229;
$fawn-g: 170;
$fawn-b: 112;

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