Brown
Grey Brown
Grey Brown
#7F7053Click to copy
Grey Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(127, 112, 83)Copy
HSLhsl(40, 21%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(40, 35%, 50%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 12%, 35%, 50%)Copy
Grey Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#7F7053
Click to copy#53627F
Click to copyAnalogous
#7F5A53
Click to copy#787F53
Click to copySplit Complementary
#53787F
Click to copy#5A537F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7F7053
Click to copy#A29E96
Click to copy#D2D0CC
Click to copy#413A2B
Click to copy#040302
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGrey Brown 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
4.83 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.34 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.43 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.61 : 1
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Grey 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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Grey Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Grey Brown (HEX #7F7053) has the RGB value rgb(127, 112, 83), the HSL value hsl(40°, 21%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 12%, 35%, 50%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Grey Brown is #53627F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7F5A53 and #787F53 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#53787F, #5A537F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Grey Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Grey Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.83:1 against white and 4.34:1 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, Grey Brown has a lightness of 41% and a saturation of 21%, 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 brown with a gray cast.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Grey 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, Grey 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.
Grey Brown Featured In
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