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Dark Red Gray
Dark Red Gray
#735A52Click to copy
Dark Red Gray Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(115, 90, 82)Copy
HSLhsl(15, 17%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(15, 29%, 45%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 55%)Copy
Dark Red Gray Color Schemes
Complementary
#735A52
Click to copy#526B73
Click to copyAnalogous
#73525B
Click to copy#736B52
Click to copySplit Complementary
#52736B
Click to copy#525B73
Click to copyMonochromatic
#735A52
Click to copy#979594
Click to copy#C9C8C8
Click to copy#372B28
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Red Gray 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
6.34 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.31 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.81 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.99 : 1
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Dark Red Gray 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 Gray Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Red Gray (HEX #735A52) has the RGB value rgb(115, 90, 82), the HSL value hsl(15°, 17%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 55%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Red Gray is #526B73, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #73525A and #736A52 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#52736B, #525A73) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Red Gray uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Red Gray has a contrast ratio of 6.34:1 against white and 3.31:1 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 Red Gray has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 17%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The color of worn fabric or the creases of an elderly person’s skin, carrying a sense of the passage of time.
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 Gray 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 Gray 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 Gray 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.
