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Earthy Brown
Earthy Brown
#7A614BClick to copy
Earthy Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(122, 97, 75)Copy
HSLhsl(28, 24%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(28, 39%, 48%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 20%, 39%, 52%)Copy
Earthy Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#7A614B
Click to copy#4B647A
Click to copyAnalogous
#7A4B4D
Click to copy#7A794B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#4B7A78
Click to copy#4B4D7A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7A614B
Click to copy#9F958C
Click to copy#CDC8C4
Click to copy#3B2F24
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyEarthy Brown 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
5.77 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.64 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.19 : 1
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Earthy Brown 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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Earthy Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Earthy Brown (HEX #7A614B) has the RGB value rgb(122, 97, 75), the HSL value hsl(28°, 24%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 20%, 39%, 52%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Earthy Brown is #4B647A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7A4B4D and #7A784B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4B7A79, #4B4C7A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Earthy Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Earthy Brown has a contrast ratio of 5.77:1 against white and 3.64:1 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, Earthy Brown has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 24%, 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 main color of large wooden furniture such as wardrobes and dining tables, bringing out the natural texture of the wood.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Earthy Brown 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, Earthy Brown 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.
Earthy Brown 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.
