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Retro Brown Red
Retro Brown Red
#9A3412Click to copy
Retro Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(154, 52, 18)Copy
HSLhsl(15, 79%, 34%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(15, 88%, 60%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 66%, 88%, 40%)Copy
Retro Brown Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#9A3412
Click to copy#12789A
Click to copyAnalogous
#9A1234
Click to copy#9A7812
Click to copySplit Complementary
#129A78
Click to copy#12349A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9A3412
Click to copy#D5633D
Click to copy#E7A791
Click to copy#3F1507
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRetro Brown 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
7.31 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.87 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.70 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.73 : 1
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Retro Brown Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Retro Brown Red Color Introduction
Definition
Retro Brown Red (HEX #9A3412) has the RGB value rgb(154, 52, 18), the HSL value hsl(15°, 79%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 66%, 88%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Retro Brown Red is #12789A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9A1234 and #9A7812 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#129A78, #12349A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Retro Brown Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Retro Brown Red has a contrast ratio of 7.31:1 against white and 2.87:1 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, Retro Brown Red has a lightness of 34% and a saturation of 79%, 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 color of the old saddle in Porco Rosso — vintage and rich, conveying the texture of an era.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Retro Brown 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, Retro Brown 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.
Retro Brown Red Featured In
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