Brown
Ochre Brown (RAL 8001)
Ochre Brown (RAL 8001)
#9C6B30Click to copy
Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(156, 107, 48)Copy
HSLhsl(33, 53%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(33, 69%, 61%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 31%, 69%, 39%)Copy
Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) Color Schemes
Complementary
#9C6B30
Click to copy#30619C
Click to copyAnalogous
#9C3530
Click to copy#979C30
Click to copySplit Complementary
#30979C
Click to copy#35309C
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9C6B30
Click to copy#C09D72
Click to copy#DFCEB9
Click to copy#4E3518
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOchre Brown (RAL 8001) 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
4.61 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.22 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.74 : 1
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Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) Color Introduction
Definition
Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) (HEX #9C6B30) has the RGB value rgb(156, 107, 48), the HSL value hsl(33°, 53%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 31%, 69%, 39%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) is #30619C, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9C3530 and #979C30 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#30979C, #35309C) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) has a contrast ratio of 4.61:1 against white and 4.56:1 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, Ochre Brown (RAL 8001) has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 53%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A golden brown.
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 (RAL 8001) 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 (RAL 8001) 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 (RAL 8001) Featured In
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