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Warm Red Brown
Warm Red Brown
#9D6646Click to copy
Warm Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(157, 102, 70)Copy
HSLhsl(22, 38%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(22, 55%, 62%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 55%, 38%)Copy
Warm Red Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#9D6646
Click to copy#467D9D
Click to copyAnalogous
#9D4651
Click to copy#9D9246
Click to copySplit Complementary
#469D92
Click to copy#46519D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9D6646
Click to copy#BA9F8F
Click to copy#E1D5CE
Click to copy#563827
Click to copy#100A07
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWarm Red 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
4.75 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.42 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.36 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.66 : 1
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Warm Red 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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Warm Red Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Warm Red Brown (HEX #9D6646) has the RGB value rgb(157, 102, 70), the HSL value hsl(22°, 38%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 55%, 38%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Warm Red Brown is #467D9D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9D4652 and #9D9246 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#469D92, #46529D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Warm Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Warm Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.75:1 against white and 4.42:1 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, Warm Red Brown has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 38%, 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 shadow of the flushed areas of a face or the midtone of red fabric, browner than warm red 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 Warm 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, Warm 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.
Warm Red Brown Featured In
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