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.

Palettes with Mars Brown Tobacco

Mars Brown Tobacco appears in 1 combination from the archive.

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