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Warm Brown Tan
Warm Brown Tan
#876B50Click to copy
Warm Brown Tan Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(135, 107, 80)Copy
HSLhsl(29, 26%, 42%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(29, 41%, 53%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 47%)Copy
Warm Brown Tan Color Schemes
Complementary
#876B50
Click to copy#506C87
Click to copyAnalogous
#875051
Click to copy#878650
Click to copySplit Complementary
#508787
Click to copy#505087
Click to copyMonochromatic
#876B50
Click to copy#A99E94
Click to copy#D6D1CD
Click to copy#47382A
Click to copy#070504
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWarm Brown Tan 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
4.94 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.25 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.53 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.56 : 1
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Warm Brown Tan 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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Warm Brown Tan Color Introduction
Definition
Warm Brown Tan (HEX #876B50) has the RGB value rgb(135, 107, 80), the HSL value hsl(29°, 26%, 42%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 47%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Warm Brown Tan is #506C87, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #875051 and #878650 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#508787, #505087) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Warm Brown Tan uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Warm Brown Tan has a contrast ratio of 4.94:1 against white and 4.25:1 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, Warm Brown Tan has a lightness of 42% and a saturation of 26%, 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 midtone of skin on a figure’s abdomen and waist, bridging the light and dark regions of the torso.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Warm Brown Tan 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, Warm Brown Tan 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.
Warm Brown Tan Featured In
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