Green
Brown Green (RAL 6008)
Brown Green (RAL 6008)
#323129Click to copy
Brown Green (RAL 6008) Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#323129Copy
RGBrgb(50, 49, 41)Copy
HSLhsl(53, 10%, 18%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(53, 18%, 20%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 80%)Copy
Brown Green (RAL 6008) Color Schemes
Complementary
#323129
Click to copy#292A32
Click to copyAnalogous
#322D29
Click to copy#2E3229
Click to copySplit Complementary
#292E32
Click to copy#2D2932
Click to copyMonochromatic
#323129
Click to copy#616161
Click to copy#949494
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBrown Green (RAL 6008) 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
13.07 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.61 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
11.99 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.03 : 1
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Brown Green (RAL 6008) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Brown Green (RAL 6008) Color Introduction
Definition
Brown Green (RAL 6008) (HEX #323129) has the RGB value rgb(50, 49, 41), the HSL value hsl(53°, 10%, 18%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 80%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Brown Green (RAL 6008) is #292A32, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #322D29 and #2E3229 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#292E32, #2D2932) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Brown Green (RAL 6008) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Brown Green (RAL 6008) has a contrast ratio of 13.07:1 against white and 1.61:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Pairings of black and white carry no interference from any color tendency, letting the content itself take center stage — which is why they are regarded as classics in premium branding and minimalist design. Specifically, Brown Green (RAL 6008) has a lightness of 18% and a saturation of 10%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A very deep brown-green, like humus-rich soil.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, black-and-white palettes represent the ultimate and an attitude; they strip away emotional noise and express sophistication and modernity in the purest way. For this reason Brown Green (RAL 6008) tends to leave a first impression of being pure and powerful in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Black-and-white palettes are commonly used for large headlines, logos and generous negative-space layouts; a monochrome base with a single bright accent immediately creates a strong modern feel. In real projects, Brown Green (RAL 6008) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Black & White”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Brown Green (RAL 6008) 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.