Beaver Color

HEX: #9f8170

Pantone: 2468 U

About Beaver Color

Beaver belongs to the brown color family with hex code #9f8170 and Pantone reference 2468 U. Browns occupy the warm end of the neutral spectrum and carry strong sensory associations with materials like wood, leather, and soil. Beaver is well suited to packaging design, particularly in craft food, coffee, and artisan goods categories where authenticity is part of the brand message. In digital design, use Beaver as a warmer alternative to gray for body text, borders, or background tones.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Beaver

The hex code for Beaver is #9f8170. This code is used across CSS, HTML, and design software to specify this earthy brown shade precisely.

The Pantone (PMS) code closest to Beaver is 2468 U. Use this when specifying Beaver for print production, packaging, or any physical material where accurate color matching is required.

Beaver, as a brown-family color, creates a sense of warmth, stability, authenticity, and connection to nature. Brown tones are deeply grounding and are often used to evoke craftsmanship, heritage, and organic quality.

Beaver pairs naturally with cream, ivory, and beige for an understated, earthy palette. Burnt orange, ochre, and olive green add warmth and richness. Teal or turquoise can provide a fresh, unexpected contrast against Beaver.

Beaver and similar earth tones are staples in food and beverage branding, particularly coffee and chocolate, as well as furniture, interior design, fashion, and outdoor brands. They communicate authenticity and craftsmanship effectively.