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Gold Brown
Gold Brown
#917356Click to copy
Gold Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(145, 115, 86)Copy
HSLhsl(29, 26%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(29, 41%, 57%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 43%)Copy
Gold Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#917356
Click to copy#567491
Click to copyAnalogous
#915656
Click to copy#919156
Click to copySplit Complementary
#569191
Click to copy#565691
Click to copyMonochromatic
#917356
Click to copy#B0A69D
Click to copy#DDD9D6
Click to copy#514030
Click to copy#110D0A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGold 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
4.38 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.79 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.02 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.88 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Gold Brown Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Gold Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Gold Brown (HEX #917356) has the RGB value rgb(145, 115, 86), the HSL value hsl(29°, 26%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 43%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gold Brown is #567491, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #915656 and #919056 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#569190, #565691) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gold Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gold Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.38:1 against white and 4.79:1 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, Gold Brown has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 26%, 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 color where metal objects touch brown fabric, showing the blending of materials.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Gold 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, Gold 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.
Gold 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.
