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Dark Gold Brown
Dark Gold Brown
#82542DClick to copy
Dark Gold Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(130, 84, 45)Copy
HSLhsl(28, 49%, 34%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(28, 65%, 51%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 65%, 49%)Copy
Dark Gold Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#82542D
Click to copy#2D5B82
Click to copyAnalogous
#822D31
Click to copy#827E2D
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2D827E
Click to copy#2D3182
Click to copyMonochromatic
#82542D
Click to copy#B28763
Click to copy#D3BCA8
Click to copy#362313
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Gold 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
6.45 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.26 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.92 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.96 : 1
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Dark Gold Brown Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Dark Gold Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Gold Brown (HEX #82542D) has the RGB value rgb(130, 84, 45), the HSL value hsl(28°, 49%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 65%, 49%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Gold Brown is #2D5B82, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #822D31 and #827E2D that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2D827F, #2D3082) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Gold Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Gold Brown has a contrast ratio of 6.45:1 against white and 3.26:1 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 Gold Brown has a lightness of 34% and a saturation of 49%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A metallic color deeper than antique bronze gold, used to render heavy metal objects such as bronze cauldrons.
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 Gold 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, Dark Gold 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.
Dark Gold 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.
