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Dark Red Copper
Dark Red Copper
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Dark Red Copper Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(158, 90, 58)Copy
HSLhsl(19, 46%, 42%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(19, 63%, 62%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 43%, 63%, 38%)Copy
Dark Red Copper Color Schemes
Complementary
#9E5A3A
Click to copy#3A7E9E
Click to copyAnalogous
#9E3A4C
Click to copy#9E8C3A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3A9E8C
Click to copy#3A4C9E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9E5A3A
Click to copy#BD9481
Click to copy#E0CDC4
Click to copy#532F1F
Click to copy#090503
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Red Copper 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
5.28 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.98 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.84 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.39 : 1
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Dark Red Copper Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Dark Red Copper Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Red Copper (HEX #9E5A3A) has the RGB value rgb(158, 90, 58), the HSL value hsl(19°, 46%, 42%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 43%, 63%, 38%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Red Copper is #3A7E9E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9E3A4C and #9E8C3A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3A9E8C, #3A4C9E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Red Copper uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Red Copper has a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 against white and 3.98:1 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, Dark Red Copper has a lightness of 42% and a saturation of 46%, 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 dark copper color with a red cast — luxuriously understated, a palette for whiskey-bar fittings.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Dark Red Copper 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, Dark Red Copper 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.
Dark Red Copper 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.
