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Deep Orange Brown

Deep Orange Brown
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Deep Orange Brown Parameter Conversion Table

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RGBrgb(93, 62, 45)Copy
HSLhsl(21, 35%, 27%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(21, 52%, 36%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 33%, 52%, 64%)Copy
Complementary
#5D3E2D
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#2D4C5D
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Analogous
#5D2D34
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#5D562D
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Split Complementary
#2D5D56
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#2D345D
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Monochromatic
#5D3E2D
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#907160
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#BCA69A
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#18100C
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#000000
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#000000
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Deep Orange Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)

Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
9.58 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.19 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.79 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.32 : 1
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Deep Orange Brown Shade Variants

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Deep Orange Brown Color Introduction

Definition

Deep Orange Brown (HEX #5D3E2D) has the RGB value rgb(93, 62, 45), the HSL value hsl(21°, 35%, 27%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 33%, 52%, 64%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Orange Brown is #2D4C5D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #5D2D34 and #5D562D that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2D5D56, #2D345D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Orange Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Orange Brown has a contrast ratio of 9.58:1 against white and 2.19:1 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 Orange Brown has a lightness of 27% and a saturation of 35%, 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 orange detail in the shadowed areas of a painting, such as the orange cast in the shadow of a warm-toned pottery jar.

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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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.