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Brown Red Tan
Brown Red Tan
#6E4A39Click to copy
Brown Red Tan Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(110, 74, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(19, 32%, 33%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(19, 48%, 43%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 33%, 48%, 57%)Copy
Brown Red Tan Color Schemes
Complementary
#6E4A39
Click to copy#395D6E
Click to copyAnalogous
#6E3942
Click to copy#6E6439
Click to copySplit Complementary
#396E64
Click to copy#39436E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6E4A39
Click to copy#9B7F72
Click to copy#C5B5AE
Click to copy#2B1D16
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBrown Red Tan 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
7.77 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.70 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.13 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.63 : 1
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Brown Red Tan 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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Brown Red Tan Color Introduction
Definition
Brown Red Tan (HEX #6E4A39) has the RGB value rgb(110, 74, 57), the HSL value hsl(19°, 32%, 33%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 33%, 48%, 57%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Brown Red Tan is #395D6E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6E3942 and #6E6439 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#396E65, #39426E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Brown Red Tan uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Brown Red Tan has a contrast ratio of 7.77:1 against white and 2.70:1 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, Brown Red Tan has a lightness of 33% and a saturation of 32%, 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 transitional color between the shadowed skin of a figure and the shadow of clothing, enhancing color continuity.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Brown Red Tan 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, Brown Red Tan 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.
Brown Red Tan 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.
