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Deep Brown Red

Deep Brown Red
#6A4335Click to copy

Deep Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#6A4335Copy
RGBrgb(106, 67, 53)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 33%, 31%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 50%, 42%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 37%, 50%, 58%)Copy

Deep Brown Red Color Schemes

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Complementary
#6A4335
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#355C6A
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Analogous
#6A3541
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#6A5E35
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Split Complementary
#356A5D
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#35426A
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Monochromatic
#6A4335
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#99786C
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#C3AFA8
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#261813
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#000000
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#000000
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Deep Brown Red 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
8.51 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.47 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.81 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.48 : 1
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Deep Brown Red Shade Variants

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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Deep Brown Red Color Introduction

Definition

Deep Brown Red (HEX #6A4335) has the RGB value rgb(106, 67, 53), the HSL value hsl(16°, 33%, 31%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 37%, 50%, 58%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Brown Red is #355C6A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6A3541 and #6A5E35 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#356A5E, #35416A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Brown Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Brown Red has a contrast ratio of 8.51:1 against white and 2.47:1 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 Brown Red has a lightness of 31% and a saturation of 33%, 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 deepest shadow of the lips or the darkest part of red fabric, deepening the color.

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 Brown Red 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 Brown Red 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 Brown Red 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.

Rembrandt ColorsRembrandt ColorsColor Card→BrownColor Family→