Cocoa Brown is a muted, light red color with the catalog reference E436. Its hex value #CBADAD makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the red family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.
#CBADADrgb(203, 173, 173)hsl(0°, 22%, 74%)cmyk(0%, 15%, 15%, 20%)This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.
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Perfect for vibrant accents, fruit, lips, traditional clothing, warning signs and any work that needs heat or urgency.
Layer over Ash Rose (E124) for a smooth transition. Pair with Neutral Gray No.0 (NG313) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Green Gray No.3 (GG310).
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