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Warm Brown
Warm Brown
#907256Click to copy
Warm Brown Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#907256Copy
RGBrgb(144, 114, 86)Copy
HSLhsl(29, 25%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(29, 40%, 56%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 21%, 40%, 44%)Copy
Warm Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#907256
Click to copy#567490
Click to copyAnalogous
#905657
Click to copy#908F56
Click to copySplit Complementary
#56908F
Click to copy#565790
Click to copyMonochromatic
#907256
Click to copy#AFA69D
Click to copy#DDD9D5
Click to copy#503F30
Click to copy#100D0A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWarm 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
4.44 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.73 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.07 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.84 : 1
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Warm 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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Warm Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Warm Brown (HEX #907256) has the RGB value rgb(144, 114, 86), the HSL value hsl(29°, 25%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 21%, 40%, 44%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Warm Brown is #567490, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #905657 and #908F56 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#56908F, #565790) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Warm Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Warm Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.44:1 against white and 4.73:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Warm Brown has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 25%, 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 shadowed part of large areas of skin such as a figure’s back and shoulders, bridging the midtone and the shadow.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Warm 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, Warm 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.
Warm 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.
