kahvinruskea

Kahvinruskea is a color name used in Finnish to describe a shade of brown that evokes the color of brewed coffee. The term is a compound of kahvi, meaning coffee, and ruskea, meaning brown. It is part of a broader tradition of naming colors in Finnish by everyday objects and natural references.

In design, kahvinruskea is commonly used as an earthy, neutral tone. It appears in interior design for furniture, textiles, and flooring, often in rustic, Scandinavian, or contemporary schemes. In fashion, kahvinruskea serves as a versatile neutral that pairs well with creams, whites, greens, and blues, and it can convey warmth and natural simplicity.

The shade is not standardized and varies across color systems and industries. In digital color palettes, kahvinruskea is typically represented by warm, medium-to-dark browns. Common approximate hex values used in online design include around #4B2E1F, #6B4E2C, or #5A3D2E, though exact representations depend on the platform. In print, it may correspond to earthy brown swatches within Pantone or CMYK color spaces, depending on the producer’s palette.

See also: Finnish color names, neutral colors in design.