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Gold Brown Red

Gold Brown Red
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Gold Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table

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RGBrgb(159, 93, 63)Copy
HSLhsl(19, 43%, 44%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(19, 60%, 62%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 42%, 60%, 38%)Copy
Complementary
#9F5D3F
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#3F819F
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Analogous
#9F3F51
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#9F8D3F
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Split Complementary
#3F9F8D
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#3F519F
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Monochromatic
#9F5D3F
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#BC9888
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#E1D1C9
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#563222
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#0D0805
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#000000
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Gold Brown Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)

Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
5.11 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.11 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.68 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.47 : 1
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Gold Brown Red Shade Variants

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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Gold Brown Red Color Introduction

Definition

Gold Brown Red (HEX #9F5D3F) has the RGB value rgb(159, 93, 63), the HSL value hsl(19°, 43%, 44%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 42%, 60%, 38%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gold Brown Red is #3F819F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9F3F51 and #9F8D3F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3F9F8D, #3F519F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gold Brown Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gold Brown Red has a contrast ratio of 5.11:1 against white and 4.11:1 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, Gold Brown Red has a lightness of 44% and a saturation of 43%, 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 color where metal objects meet red fabric, showing the influence of ambient color.

Color Psychology

Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Gold 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, Gold 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.

Gold Brown Red 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.