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Dark Brown Orange
Dark Brown Orange
#654A36Click to copy
Dark Brown Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(101, 74, 54)Copy
HSLhsl(26, 30%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(26, 47%, 40%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 27%, 47%, 60%)Copy
Dark Brown Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#654A36
Click to copy#365165
Click to copyAnalogous
#653639
Click to copy#656136
Click to copySplit Complementary
#366561
Click to copy#363A65
Click to copyMonochromatic
#654A36
Click to copy#947E6D
Click to copy#BFB2A8
Click to copy#231912
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Brown Orange 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
8.12 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.59 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.45 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.56 : 1
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Dark Brown Orange Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Dark Brown Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Brown Orange (HEX #654A36) has the RGB value rgb(101, 74, 54), the HSL value hsl(26°, 30%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 27%, 47%, 60%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Brown Orange is #365165, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #653639 and #656236 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#366562, #363965) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Brown Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Brown Orange has a contrast ratio of 8.12:1 against white and 2.59:1 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 Orange has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 30%, 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 within the shadowed background, such as the orange reflection in the shadow of a 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 Dark Brown Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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.
