Brown
Terra Brown (RAL 8028)
Terra Brown (RAL 8028)
#4F3C34Click to copy
Terra Brown (RAL 8028) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(79, 60, 52)Copy
HSLhsl(18, 21%, 26%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(18, 34%, 31%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 69%)Copy
Terra Brown (RAL 8028) Color Schemes
Complementary
#4F3C34
Click to copy#34474F
Click to copyAnalogous
#4F343A
Click to copy#4F4A34
Click to copySplit Complementary
#344F4A
Click to copy#34394F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4F3C34
Click to copy#7B726E
Click to copy#ACA5A3
Click to copy#110D0C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTerra Brown (RAL 8028) 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
10.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.03 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.50 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.22 : 1
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Terra Brown (RAL 8028) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Terra Brown (RAL 8028) Color Introduction
Definition
Terra Brown (RAL 8028) (HEX #4F3C34) has the RGB value rgb(79, 60, 52), the HSL value hsl(18°, 21%, 26%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 69%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Terra Brown (RAL 8028) is #34474F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #4F343A and #4F4A34 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#344F4A, #34394F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Terra Brown (RAL 8028) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Terra Brown (RAL 8028) has a contrast ratio of 10.35:1 against white and 2.03:1 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, Terra Brown (RAL 8028) has a lightness of 26% and a saturation of 21%, 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 deep brown of wet earth.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Terra Brown (RAL 8028) 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, Terra Brown (RAL 8028) 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.
Terra Brown (RAL 8028) Featured In
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