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Pine Nut Brown
Pine Nut Brown
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Pine Nut Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(139, 90, 43)Copy
HSLhsl(29, 53%, 36%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(29, 69%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 45%)Copy
Pine Nut Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#8B5A2B
Click to copy#2B5C8B
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#8B2B2C
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#2B8B8A
Click to copy#2B2C8B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8B5A2B
Click to copy#B98D63
Click to copy#D8C1AA
Click to copy#3D2813
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPine Nut 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
5.84 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.60 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.36 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.16 : 1
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Pine Nut Brown Shade Variants
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Pine Nut Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Pine Nut Brown (HEX #8B5A2B) has the RGB value rgb(139, 90, 43), the HSL value hsl(29°, 53%, 36%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pine Nut Brown is #2B5C8B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8B2B2C and #8B8A2B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2B8B8A, #2B2C8B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pine Nut Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pine Nut Brown has a contrast ratio of 5.84:1 against white and 3.60:1 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, Pine Nut Brown has a lightness of 36% and a saturation of 53%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A brownish yellow modeled on pine nuts — warm and soft; commonly used in folk textiles and ceramics, conveying a friendly feel.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Pine Nut 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, Pine Nut 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.
Pine Nut 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.
