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Dark Brown Red
Dark Brown Red
#704839Click to copy
Dark Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#704839Copy
RGBrgb(112, 72, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 33%, 33%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 49%, 44%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 36%, 49%, 56%)Copy
Dark Brown Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#704839
Click to copy#396170
Click to copyAnalogous
#703946
Click to copy#706339
Click to copySplit Complementary
#397063
Click to copy#394570
Click to copyMonochromatic
#704839
Click to copy#9C7E73
Click to copy#C7B5AE
Click to copy#2C1D17
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark 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
7.85 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.67 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.20 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.61 : 1
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Dark 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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Dark Brown Red Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Brown Red (HEX #704839) has the RGB value rgb(112, 72, 57), the HSL value hsl(16°, 33%, 33%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 36%, 49%, 56%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Brown Red is #396170, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #703945 and #706439 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#397064, #394570) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Brown Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Brown Red has a contrast ratio of 7.85:1 against white and 2.67:1 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 Brown Red has a lightness of 33% and a saturation of 33%, 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 shadow where hair meets the face, enhancing the sense of volume in the head.
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 Red 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 Red 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 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.
