What is the hex code for Maple?

Maple is #c59f6b. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Maple look like on white and black backgrounds?

Maple (#c59f6b) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.46:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 8.55:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Maple come from?

Maple is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued brown pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Maple in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#c59f6b) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Maple

About Maple

Maple is a mid-tone, muted brown tone. Its hex value is #c59f6b — that is RGB 197, 159, 107, or HSL 35°, 44%, 60%.

It holds 8.5:1 contrast against dark, so Maple works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.5:1; on black 8.5:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Maple appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Eugenia Red | B, Cobalt Green and Lilac.

Palettes with Maple

Maple appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Showa era

Eugenia Red | B & Maple +2

Plate 282 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Eugenia Red | B, Maple, Cobalt Green, Lilac.

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