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Ochre Red Brown

Ochre Red Brown
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Ochre Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table

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RGBrgb(138, 88, 62)Copy
HSLhsl(21, 38%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(21, 55%, 54%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 36%, 55%, 46%)Copy
Complementary
#8A583E
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#3E708A
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Analogous
#8A3E4A
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#8A7E3E
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Split Complementary
#3E8A7E
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#3E4A8A
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Monochromatic
#8A583E
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#AF8F7F
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#D6C6BE
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#442B1E
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#000000
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#000000
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Ochre Red Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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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
5.92 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.55 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.43 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.13 : 1
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Ochre Red Brown Shade Variants

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Ochre Red Brown Color Introduction

Definition

Ochre Red Brown (HEX #8A583E) has the RGB value rgb(138, 88, 62), the HSL value hsl(21°, 38%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 36%, 55%, 46%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ochre Red Brown is #3E708A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8A3E4A and #8A7E3E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3E8A7E, #3E4A8A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ochre Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ochre Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 5.92:1 against white and 3.55:1 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, Ochre Red Brown has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 38%, 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 deep shadow of wrinkles on an elderly face or the darkest part of red clothing, adding depth.

Color Psychology

Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Ochre 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, Ochre 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.

Ochre Red Brown Featured In

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