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Brownish Red
Brownish Red
#992600Click to copy
Brownish Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(153, 38, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(15, 100%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(15, 100%, 60%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 100%, 40%)Copy
Brownish Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#992600
Click to copy#007399
Click to copyAnalogous
#990027
Click to copy#997200
Click to copySplit Complementary
#009972
Click to copy#002799
Click to copyMonochromatic
#992600
Click to copy#EC4913
Click to copy#F49271
Click to copy#330D00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBrownish Red 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
7.98 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.63 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.32 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.58 : 1
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Brownish Red 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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Brownish Red Color Introduction
Definition
Brownish Red (HEX #992600) has the RGB value rgb(153, 38, 0), the HSL value hsl(15°, 100%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 100%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Brownish Red is #007399, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #990027 and #997200 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#009973, #002699) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Brownish Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Brownish Red has a contrast ratio of 7.98:1 against white and 2.63:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
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, Brownish Red has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A red with a brown cast.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Brownish Red 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, Brownish Red 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.
Brownish Red 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.
