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Black Brown
Black Brown
#2C2621Click to copy
Black Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(44, 38, 33)Copy
HSLhsl(27, 14%, 15%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(27, 25%, 17%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 14%, 25%, 83%)Copy
Black Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#2C2621
Click to copy#21272C
Click to copyAnalogous
#2C2122
Click to copy#2C2C21
Click to copySplit Complementary
#212C2C
Click to copy#21222C
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2C2621
Click to copy#5A5A5A
Click to copy#8D8D8D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlack Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
14.93 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.41 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
13.70 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.18 : 1
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Black Brown Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Black Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Black Brown (HEX #2C2621) has the RGB value rgb(44, 38, 33), the HSL value hsl(27°, 14%, 15%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 14%, 25%, 83%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Black Brown is #21272C, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2C2122 and #2C2C21 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#212C2C, #21222C) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Black Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Black Brown has a contrast ratio of 14.93:1 against white and 1.41:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Black Brown has a lightness of 15% and a saturation of 14%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The darkest corner of a painting, browner than black brown red, avoiding too strong a red cast.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Black Brown tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Black Brown is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Black Brown Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
