Color · Warm color
Tawny
Warm brown-orange, color of wild animal pelts.
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Meaning & usage
Tawny is the most animal color there is, directly evoking felines and savanna. Its intense warmth and primitive character make it a color of raw vitality, between predation and natural beauty.
Synonyms & nuances
fauvebrun fauvetawnygolden brown
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :20 (Good)
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