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Dark Brown Yellow
Dark Brown Yellow
#6E5E44Click to copy
Dark Brown Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(110, 94, 68)Copy
HSLhsl(37, 24%, 35%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(37, 38%, 43%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 57%)Copy
Dark Brown Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#6E5E44
Click to copy#44546E
Click to copyAnalogous
#6E4944
Click to copy#696E44
Click to copySplit Complementary
#44696E
Click to copy#49446E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6E5E44
Click to copy#968E82
Click to copy#C5C0B9
Click to copy#2F281D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Brown Yellow 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
6.27 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.35 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.75 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.01 : 1
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Dark Brown Yellow 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 Brown Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Brown Yellow (HEX #6E5E44) has the RGB value rgb(110, 94, 68), the HSL value hsl(37°, 24%, 35%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 57%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Brown Yellow is #44546E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6E4944 and #696E44 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#44696E, #49446E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Brown Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Brown Yellow has a contrast ratio of 6.27:1 against white and 3.35:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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 Yellow has a lightness of 35% and a saturation of 24%, 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 yellow cast in the shadowed background, such as the color of wooden furniture in shadow.
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 Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow 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.
