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Ochre Brown Gray
Ochre Brown Gray
#93806FClick to copy
Ochre Brown Gray Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(147, 128, 111)Copy
HSLhsl(28, 14%, 51%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(28, 24%, 58%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 13%, 24%, 42%)Copy
Ochre Brown Gray Color Schemes
Complementary
#93806F
Click to copy#6F8293
Click to copyAnalogous
#936F70
Click to copy#93926F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#6F9392
Click to copy#6F7093
Click to copyMonochromatic
#93806F
Click to copy#B4B4B4
Click to copy#E7E7E7
Click to copy#594D43
Click to copy#1F1B17
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOchre Brown Gray 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
3.78 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.47 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.34 : 1
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Ochre Brown Gray 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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Ochre Brown Gray Color Introduction
Definition
Ochre Brown Gray (HEX #93806F) has the RGB value rgb(147, 128, 111), the HSL value hsl(28°, 14%, 51%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 13%, 24%, 42%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ochre Brown Gray is #6F8293, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #936F70 and #93926F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#6F9392, #6F7093) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ochre Brown Gray uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ochre Brown Gray has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 against white and 5.56:1 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, Ochre Brown Gray has a lightness of 51% and a saturation of 14%, 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 transitional color on the bright parts of a young figure’s clothing, or pale wooden decor in the background, with a soft 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 Ochre Brown 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, Ochre Brown 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.
Ochre Brown 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.
