Theory
Ink Brown
Ink Brown
#3D2314Click to copy
Ink Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(61, 35, 20)Copy
HSLhsl(22, 51%, 16%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(22, 67%, 24%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 43%, 67%, 76%)Copy
Ink Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#3D2314
Click to copy#142E3D
Click to copyAnalogous
#3D141A
Click to copy#3D3714
Click to copySplit Complementary
#143D38
Click to copy#14193D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#3D2314
Click to copy#7C533B
Click to copy#B78466
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyInk Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
14.49 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.45 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
13.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.15 : 1
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Ink Brown 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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Ink Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Ink Brown (HEX #3D2314) has the RGB value rgb(61, 35, 20), the HSL value hsl(22°, 51%, 16%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 43%, 67%, 76%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ink Brown is #142E3D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #3D1419 and #3D3714 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#143D38, #14193D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ink Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ink Brown has a contrast ratio of 14.49:1 against white and 1.45:1 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, Ink Brown has a lightness of 16% and a saturation of 51%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep brown close to black — supremely composed, a bookshelf palette for a dark-warm study.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Ink 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, Ink 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.
Ink 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.
