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Deep Brown
Deep Brown
#4A3729Click to copy
Deep Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(74, 55, 41)Copy
HSLhsl(25, 29%, 23%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(25, 45%, 29%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 26%, 45%, 71%)Copy
Deep Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#4A3729
Click to copy#293C4A
Click to copyAnalogous
#4A292C
Click to copy#4A4729
Click to copySplit Complementary
#294A48
Click to copy#292B4A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4A3729
Click to copy#7B6A5E
Click to copy#AD9E92
Click to copy#080605
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep 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
11.23 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.87 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.30 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.12 : 1
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Deep Brown Shade Variants
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Deep Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Brown (HEX #4A3729) has the RGB value rgb(74, 55, 41), the HSL value hsl(25°, 29%, 23%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 26%, 45%, 71%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Brown is #293C4A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #4A292C and #4A4829 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#294A48, #292C4A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Brown has a contrast ratio of 11.23:1 against white and 1.87:1 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, Deep Brown has a lightness of 23% and a saturation of 29%, 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 main color of large furniture such as wooden chests and chairs, conveying a weighty material feel.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Deep 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, Deep 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.
Deep 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.
