Brown
Sepia Brown (RAL 8014)
Sepia Brown (RAL 8014)
#3F2A21Click to copy
Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(63, 42, 33)Copy
HSLhsl(18, 31%, 19%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(18, 48%, 25%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 33%, 48%, 75%)Copy
Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) Color Schemes
Complementary
#3F2A21
Click to copy#21363F
Click to copyAnalogous
#3F2127
Click to copy#3F3921
Click to copySplit Complementary
#213F39
Click to copy#21273F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#3F2A21
Click to copy#735D53
Click to copy#A78F85
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copySepia Brown (RAL 8014) 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
13.42 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
12.31 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.06 : 1
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Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) Color Introduction
Definition
Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) (HEX #3F2A21) has the RGB value rgb(63, 42, 33), the HSL value hsl(18°, 31%, 19%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 33%, 48%, 75%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) is #21363F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #3F2127 and #3F3921 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#213F39, #21273F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) has a contrast ratio of 13.42:1 against white and 1.56:1 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, Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) has a lightness of 19% and a saturation of 31%, 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: An extremely deep dark brown.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) 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, Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) 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.
Sepia Brown (RAL 8014) 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.