Brown
Sepia
Sepia
#704214Click to copy
Sepia Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#704214Copy
RGBrgb(112, 66, 20)Copy
HSLhsl(30, 70%, 26%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(30, 82%, 44%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 41%, 82%, 56%)Copy
Sepia Color Schemes
Complementary
#704214
Click to copy#144270
Click to copyAnalogous
#701414
Click to copy#707014
Click to copySplit Complementary
#147070
Click to copy#141470
Click to copyMonochromatic
#704214
Click to copy#B57535
Click to copy#D8A878
Click to copy#190F05
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copySepia 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
8.47 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.48 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.77 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.49 : 1
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Sepia 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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Sepia Color Introduction
Definition
Sepia (HEX #704214) has the RGB value rgb(112, 66, 20), the HSL value hsl(30°, 70%, 26%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 41%, 82%, 56%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sepia is #144270, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #701414 and #707014 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#147070, #141470) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sepia uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sepia has a contrast ratio of 8.47:1 against white and 2.48:1 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, Sepia has a lightness of 26% and a saturation of 70%, 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 filter for old times.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Sepia 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, Sepia 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.
Sepia 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.