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Dark Red Brown
Dark Red Brown
#6D4536Click to copy
Dark Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(109, 69, 54)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 34%, 32%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 50%, 43%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 37%, 50%, 57%)Copy
Dark Red Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#6D4536
Click to copy#365E6D
Click to copyAnalogous
#6D3643
Click to copy#6D6136
Click to copySplit Complementary
#366D61
Click to copy#36426D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6D4536
Click to copy#9B7A6E
Click to copy#C5B1AA
Click to copy#291A14
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Red Brown 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
8.22 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.55 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.54 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.54 : 1
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Dark Red Brown 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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Dark Red Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Red Brown (HEX #6D4536) has the RGB value rgb(109, 69, 54), the HSL value hsl(16°, 34%, 32%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 37%, 50%, 57%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Red Brown is #365E6D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6D3642 and #6D6036 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#366D61, #36426D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 8.22:1 against white and 2.55:1 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 Red Brown has a lightness of 32% and a saturation of 34%, 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 main color of leather goods such as book covers and leather shoes, bringing out the texture of leather.
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 Red 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, Dark Red 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.
Dark Red 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.
