Brown
Reddish Brown
Reddish Brown
#8D4024Click to copy
Reddish Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(141, 64, 36)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 59%, 35%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 74%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 55%, 74%, 45%)Copy
Reddish Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#8D4024
Click to copy#24718D
Click to copyAnalogous
#8D243D
Click to copy#8D7524
Click to copySplit Complementary
#248D74
Click to copy#243D8D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8D4024
Click to copy#BF7458
Click to copy#DBB1A2
Click to copy#3C1B0F
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyReddish Brown 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
7.26 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.89 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.66 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.74 : 1
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Reddish 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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Reddish Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Reddish Brown (HEX #8D4024) has the RGB value rgb(141, 64, 36), the HSL value hsl(16°, 59%, 35%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 55%, 74%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Reddish Brown is #24718D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8D243C and #8D7424 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#248D75, #243C8D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Reddish Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Reddish Brown has a contrast ratio of 7.26:1 against white and 2.89:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
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, Reddish Brown has a lightness of 35% and a saturation of 59%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A brown with a red cast.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Reddish 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, Reddish 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.
Reddish Brown Featured In
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