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Rattan Gray

Rattan Gray
#8D6E63Click to copy

Rattan Gray Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#8D6E63Copy
RGBrgb(141, 110, 99)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 18%, 47%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 30%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 22%, 30%, 45%)Copy
Complementary
#8D6E63
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#63828D
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Analogous
#8D636D
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#8D8363
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Split Complementary
#638D83
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#636D8D
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Monochromatic
#8D6E63
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#ADAAA9
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#DFDEDD
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#513F39
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#15100F
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#000000
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Rattan Gray 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)

Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.62 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.54 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.24 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.73 : 1
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Rattan Gray Shade Variants

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Rattan Gray Color Introduction

Definition

Rattan Gray (HEX #8D6E63) has the RGB value rgb(141, 110, 99), the HSL value hsl(16°, 18%, 47%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 22%, 30%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rattan Gray is #63828D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8D636D and #8D8363 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#638D83, #636D8D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rattan Gray uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rattan Gray has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 against white and 4.54:1 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, Rattan Gray has a lightness of 47% and a saturation of 18%, 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 gray like that of rattan — natural and rustic; commonly used in folk rattan ware and woven goods, conveying a natural texture.

Color Psychology

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

Rattan Gray 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.