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Walnut Brown
Walnut Brown
#604E37Click to copy
Walnut Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(96, 78, 55)Copy
HSLhsl(34, 27%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(34, 43%, 38%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 62%)Copy
Walnut Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#604E37
Click to copy#374960
Click to copyAnalogous
#603A37
Click to copy#5D6037
Click to copySplit Complementary
#375D60
Click to copy#3A3760
Click to copyMonochromatic
#604E37
Click to copy#8E806F
Click to copy#BBB3A8
Click to copy#1F1912
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWalnut 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
7.95 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.64 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.59 : 1
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Walnut Brown Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Walnut Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Walnut Brown (HEX #604E37) has the RGB value rgb(96, 78, 55), the HSL value hsl(34°, 27%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 62%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Walnut Brown is #374960, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #603A37 and #5D6037 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#375D60, #3A3760) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Walnut Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Walnut Brown has a contrast ratio of 7.95:1 against white and 2.64:1 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, Walnut Brown has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 27%, 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 walnuts — composed and natural; often used in traditional woodenware and jewelry boxes, conveying a rustic 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 Walnut 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, Walnut 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.
Walnut 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.
