Brown
Copper Brown (RAL 8004)
Copper Brown (RAL 8004)
#8D4931Click to copy
Copper Brown (RAL 8004) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(141, 73, 49)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 48%, 37%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 65%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 48%, 65%, 45%)Copy
Copper Brown (RAL 8004) Color Schemes
Complementary
#8D4931
Click to copy#31758D
Click to copyAnalogous
#8D3147
Click to copy#8D7731
Click to copySplit Complementary
#318D77
Click to copy#31478D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8D4931
Click to copy#B6816E
Click to copy#D8BCB2
Click to copy#412217
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCopper Brown (RAL 8004) 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
6.71 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.13 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.15 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.88 : 1
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Copper Brown (RAL 8004) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Copper Brown (RAL 8004) Color Introduction
Definition
Copper Brown (RAL 8004) (HEX #8D4931) has the RGB value rgb(141, 73, 49), the HSL value hsl(16°, 48%, 37%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 48%, 65%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Copper Brown (RAL 8004) is #31758D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8D3147 and #8D7731 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#318D77, #31478D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Copper Brown (RAL 8004) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Copper Brown (RAL 8004) has a contrast ratio of 6.71:1 against white and 3.13:1 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, Copper Brown (RAL 8004) has a lightness of 37% and a saturation of 48%, 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: The reddish brown of copper oxide.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Copper Brown (RAL 8004) 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, Copper Brown (RAL 8004) 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.
Copper Brown (RAL 8004) 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.