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Pearl Gold (RAL 1036)
Pearl Gold (RAL 1036)
#877353Click to copy
Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(135, 115, 83)Copy
HSLhsl(37, 24%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(37, 39%, 53%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 47%)Copy
Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) Color Schemes
Complementary
#877353
Click to copy#536787
Click to copyAnalogous
#875953
Click to copy#818753
Click to copySplit Complementary
#538187
Click to copy#595387
Click to copyMonochromatic
#877353
Click to copy#A8A298
Click to copy#D7D4CF
Click to copy#483D2C
Click to copy#090705
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPearl Gold (RAL 1036) 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
4.56 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.61 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.18 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.77 : 1
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Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) 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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Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) Color Introduction
Definition
Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) (HEX #877353) has the RGB value rgb(135, 115, 83), the HSL value hsl(37°, 24%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 47%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) is #536787, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #875953 and #818753 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#538187, #595387) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 against white and 4.61:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) has a lightness of 43% 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: A composed dark gold color.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) 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, Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) 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.
Pearl Gold (RAL 1036) 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.