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Deep Brown Red
Deep Brown Red
#6B2C21Click to copy
Deep Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(107, 44, 33)Copy
HSLhsl(9, 53%, 27%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(9, 69%, 42%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 59%, 69%, 58%)Copy
Deep Brown Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#6B2C21
Click to copy#21606B
Click to copyAnalogous
#6B213B
Click to copy#6B5121
Click to copySplit Complementary
#216B51
Click to copy#213B6B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6B2C21
Click to copy#A7594B
Click to copy#CB968D
Click to copy#1D0C09
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep Brown Red 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
10.46 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.01 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.60 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.21 : 1
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Deep Brown Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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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 #6B2C21) has the RGB value rgb(107, 44, 33), the HSL value hsl(9°, 53%, 27%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 59%, 69%, 58%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Brown Red is #21606B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6B213B and #6B5121 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#216B51, #213B6B) 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 10.46:1 against white and 2.01:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Deep Brown Red has a lightness of 27% and a saturation of 53%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep brown with a red cast, vintage and composed — a common color for handcrafted leather wallets.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Deep Brown Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Deep Brown Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-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.
