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Earthy Red Brown

Earthy Red Brown
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Earthy Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#995F43Copy
RGBrgb(153, 95, 67)Copy
HSLhsl(20, 39%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(20, 56%, 60%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 38%, 56%, 40%)Copy
Complementary
#995F43
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#437D99
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Analogous
#994352
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#998A43
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Split Complementary
#43998A
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#435299
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Monochromatic
#995F43
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#B8998A
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#DED0CA
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#523324
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#0B0705
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#000000
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Earthy Red Brown 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)

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White background #FFFFFF
5.16 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.07 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.73 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.45 : 1
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Earthy Red Brown Shade Variants

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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Earthy Red Brown Color Introduction

Definition

Earthy Red Brown (HEX #995F43) has the RGB value rgb(153, 95, 67), the HSL value hsl(20°, 39%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 38%, 56%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Earthy Red Brown is #437D99, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #994352 and #998A43 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#43998A, #435299) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Earthy Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Earthy Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 5.16:1 against white and 4.07:1 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, Earthy Red Brown has a lightness of 43% and a saturation of 39%, 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 main color of handmade terracotta objects, carrying the rough texture of natural clay.

Color Psychology

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

Earthy Red Brown Featured In

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