The treat eventually made the rounds in Spain, France, and then Britain. It even gained a reputation for being healthy, thanks to studies of Indigenous people who consumed large amounts of cocoa beans (usually dried and ground into a lightly sweetened drink) and were found to have lower incidences of cardiovascular disease, notes the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Coconut is a medium shade of brown with similarities to chamoisee but warmer in tone. It is lighter in color and cooler in tone than the color of a coconut shell. Zhao B, Gan L, Yu K, et al. Relationship Between Chocolate Consumption and Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality, Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis. European Journal of Epidemiology. April 2022. Talking with a healthcare professional if you suspect you have an STI or other infection is important. They will diagnose the specific infection and prescribe antibiotics or antifungal medication. While we’ve seen several variations on “wood” so far in this list, Firewood brown is unique in that it specifically refers to dried wood. As a result, the overall color of Firewood brown is noticeably paler and lighter than a truly “wooden” shade might be expected to be.Dark chocolate is often differentiated into two categories: bittersweet and semisweet. A chocolate that is at least 35% chocolate liquor may be called either semisweet or bittersweet, and labeling is left up to the manufacturer. While sometimes semisweet chocolate has more added sugar than bittersweet, there isn't a technical difference (which is why here at BA our recipes will call for either). Very dark chocolate can be as high as 80%, but that much cacao mass can make the chocolate very bitter and brittle, which many find unpleasant to eat. For baking and nibbling, I like to go with dark chocolates in the 65-70% range because they’re intense without being overpowering. Some dark chocolate is very fruity while others are mellow and smooth, but this is more a function of the sourcing and processing of the beans than the percentage. Unsweetened Chocolate Nyugen Q-G, Markus R, Katta R. Diet and Acne: An Exploratory Survey Study of Patient Beliefs. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. April 30, 2016. Once again, it’s not exactly news that a bird’s feathers can be found in just about every color imaginable. Feather Brown, however, is the faded brown shade of the swan or goose feather quills that were used as writing implements prior to the invention and immediate popularity of the pen. Brown sugar and chocolate pair well together, and can be used to create a variety of delicious desserts.

Tan is a light shade of brown with similarities to beige and sand. It is warmer in tone than beige and cooler than sand. Scapagnini G, Davinelli S, Di Renzo L, et al. Cocoa Bioactive Compounds: Significance and Potential for the Maintenance of Skin Health. Nutrients. August 11, 2014. Dark Chocolate. Maerz & Paul, p. 205; Discussion of Color Taupe, p. 183; Color Sample of Taupe: p. 55 Plate 16 Color Sample A6Beige is a very pale, tannish shade of brown. It is sometimes classified as a white, and is cooler in tone than tan. In the RGB (red, green, blue) system, the chocolate brown color percentage is comprised of chocolate brown in the RGB system is (98,52,18). The CMYK Values and Percentages for Chocolate Brown Caramel apples were first invented by a Mrs. Edna Kastrup, who went on to found The Taffy Apple Company with the rest of her family in 1948. Since then, they’ve become far more widespread, but Caramel Apple brown combines the rich color of caramel with the subtle red undertones of the apple.