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Brown Red
Brown Red
#795548Click to copy
Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(121, 85, 72)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 25%, 38%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 40%, 47%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 53%)Copy
Brown Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#795548
Click to copy#486C79
Click to copyAnalogous
#794854
Click to copy#796E48
Click to copySplit Complementary
#48796E
Click to copy#485379
Click to copyMonochromatic
#795548
Click to copy#9F8E88
Click to copy#CCC4C1
Click to copy#392822
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBrown 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
6.55 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.21 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.01 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.93 : 1
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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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Brown Red Color Introduction
Definition
Brown Red (HEX #795548) has the RGB value rgb(121, 85, 72), the HSL value hsl(16°, 25%, 38%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 53%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Brown Red is #486C79, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #794853 and #796E48 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#48796D, #485379) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Brown Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Brown Red has a contrast ratio of 6.55:1 against white and 3.21:1 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, Brown Red has a lightness of 38% and a saturation of 25%, 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: A transitional color between brown and red — rich and warm; often used in traditional furniture and leather goods, conveying a classical feel.
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 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 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 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.
