Brown
Golden Brown
Golden Brown
#996515Click to copy
Golden Brown Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#996515Copy
RGBrgb(153, 101, 21)Copy
HSLhsl(36, 76%, 34%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(36, 86%, 60%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 34%, 86%, 40%)Copy
Golden Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#996515
Click to copy#154999
Click to copyAnalogous
#992315
Click to copy#8B9915
Click to copySplit Complementary
#158B99
Click to copy#231599
Click to copyMonochromatic
#996515
Click to copy#D19943
Click to copy#E5C695
Click to copy#3F2A09
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGolden 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
4.97 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.23 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.56 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.54 : 1
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Golden 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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Golden Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Golden Brown (HEX #996515) has the RGB value rgb(153, 101, 21), the HSL value hsl(36°, 76%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 34%, 86%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Golden Brown is #154999, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #992315 and #8B9915 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#158B99, #231599) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Golden Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Golden Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.97:1 against white and 4.23:1 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, Golden Brown has a lightness of 34% and a saturation of 76%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The splendor of autumn.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Golden 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, Golden 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.
Golden 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.