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Black Brown Red
Black Brown Red
#2D231FClick to copy
Black Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(45, 35, 31)Copy
HSLhsl(17, 18%, 15%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(17, 31%, 18%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 22%, 31%, 82%)Copy
Black Brown Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#2D231F
Click to copy#1F292D
Click to copyAnalogous
#2D1F22
Click to copy#2D2A1F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1F2D2A
Click to copy#1F222D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2D231F
Click to copy#5C5856
Click to copy#908A88
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBlack Brown Red 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
15.31 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.37 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
14.04 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.21 : 1
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Black Brown Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Black Brown Red Color Introduction
Definition
Black Brown Red (HEX #2D231F) has the RGB value rgb(45, 35, 31), the HSL value hsl(17°, 18%, 15%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 22%, 31%, 82%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Black Brown Red is #1F292D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2D1F22 and #2D2A1F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1F2D2A, #1F222D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Black Brown Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Black Brown Red has a contrast ratio of 15.31:1 against white and 1.37:1 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 Red has a lightness of 15% and a saturation of 18%, on a page it works well as a dark background or heading text color, creating a strong sense of visual weight; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The red cast in the shadows at the edges of a painting, avoiding the monotony of pure black.
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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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.
