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Sandalwood Brown
Sandalwood Brown
#5D4037Click to copy
Sandalwood Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(93, 64, 55)Copy
HSLhsl(14, 26%, 29%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(14, 41%, 36%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 31%, 41%, 64%)Copy
Sandalwood Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#5D4037
Click to copy#37545D
Click to copyAnalogous
#5D3741
Click to copy#5D5337
Click to copySplit Complementary
#375D53
Click to copy#37415D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#5D4037
Click to copy#8A7670
Click to copy#B8ACA8
Click to copy#1D1411
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copySandalwood 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
9.32 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.25 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.55 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.36 : 1
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Sandalwood Brown Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Sandalwood Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Sandalwood Brown (HEX #5D4037) has the RGB value rgb(93, 64, 55), the HSL value hsl(14°, 26%, 29%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 31%, 41%, 64%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sandalwood Brown is #37545D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #5D3741 and #5D5337 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#375D53, #37415D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sandalwood Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sandalwood Brown has a contrast ratio of 9.32:1 against white and 2.25:1 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, Sandalwood Brown has a lightness of 29% and a saturation of 26%, 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 deep brown modeled on sandalwood, composed and luxurious; often used in traditional woodenware and religious objects, conveying solemnity.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Sandalwood 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, Sandalwood 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.
Sandalwood Brown Featured In
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