Brown
Dark Brown
Dark Brown
#5C4033Click to copy
Dark Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(92, 64, 51)Copy
HSLhsl(19, 29%, 28%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(19, 45%, 36%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 30%, 45%, 64%)Copy
Dark Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#5C4033
Click to copy#334F5C
Click to copyAnalogous
#5C333B
Click to copy#5C5433
Click to copySplit Complementary
#335C54
Click to copy#333B5C
Click to copyMonochromatic
#5C4033
Click to copy#8B746A
Click to copy#B9A9A2
Click to copy#1A120F
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Brown 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
9.39 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.24 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.61 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.35 : 1
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Dark 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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Dark Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Brown (HEX #5C4033) has the RGB value rgb(92, 64, 51), the HSL value hsl(19°, 29%, 28%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 30%, 45%, 64%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Brown is #334F5C, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #5C333A and #5C5433 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#335C55, #333A5C) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Brown has a contrast ratio of 9.39:1 against white and 2.24:1 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, Dark Brown has a lightness of 28% 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: A standard 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 Dark 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, Dark 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.
Dark 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.
