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Earthy Red Brown
Earthy Red Brown
#85563EClick to copy
Earthy Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(133, 86, 62)Copy
HSLhsl(20, 36%, 38%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(20, 53%, 52%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 53%, 48%)Copy
Earthy Red Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#85563E
Click to copy#3E6D85
Click to copyAnalogous
#853E4A
Click to copy#857A3E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3E857A
Click to copy#3E4A85
Click to copyMonochromatic
#85563E
Click to copy#AB8D7E
Click to copy#D3C4BC
Click to copy#3F291E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyEarthy Red 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
6.18 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.40 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.67 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.04 : 1
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Earthy Red 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 Red Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Earthy Red Brown (HEX #85563E) has the RGB value rgb(133, 86, 62), the HSL value hsl(20°, 36%, 38%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 53%, 48%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Earthy Red Brown is #3E6D85, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #853E49 and #857A3E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3E857A, #3E4A85) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Earthy Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Earthy Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 6.18:1 against white and 3.40:1 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 Red Brown has a lightness of 38% and a saturation of 36%, 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 shadow color of bricks and earthen walls, conveying the weight and rusticity of building materials.
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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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.
