What is the hex code for Mars Brown Tobacco?

Mars Brown Tobacco is #653514. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Mars Brown Tobacco look like on white and black backgrounds?

Mars Brown Tobacco (#653514) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.13:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 2.07:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Mars Brown Tobacco come from?

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

Can I use Mars Brown Tobacco in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#653514) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Mars Brown Tobacco

About Mars Brown Tobacco

Mars Brown Tobacco is a deep, vivid orange tone. Its hex value is #653514 — that is RGB 101, 53, 20, or HSL 24°, 67%, 24%.

It holds 10.1:1 contrast against white, so Mars Brown Tobacco works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 10.1:1; on black 2.1:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Mars Brown Tobacco appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Night Green.

Colours that go with Mars Brown Tobacco

From a standard colour wheel, Mars Brown Tobacco anchors these four classic schemes. Each swatch is computed from its exact hue, so every hex is a real, usable pairing.

Complementary

#653514 #144465

the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.

Analogous

#653514 #65141B #655E14

the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.

Triadic

#653514 #146535 #351465

two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.

Split-complementary

#653514 #14655E #141B65

the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.

How to use Mars Brown Tobacco

Mars Brown Tobacco is a deep, vivid tone (HSL 24°, 67%, 24%), which makes it a grounding background or strong accent. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a light background (10.1:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use light lettering. Pair it with its complement (#144465) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#65141B and #655E14) for a quieter, harmonious feel.

Palettes with Mars Brown Tobacco

Mars Brown Tobacco appears in 1 combination from the archive.

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