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Gold Brown Red
Gold Brown Red
#A15C38Click to copy
Gold Brown Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(161, 92, 56)Copy
HSLhsl(21, 48%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(21, 65%, 63%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 43%, 65%, 37%)Copy
Gold Brown Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#A15C38
Click to copy#387DA1
Click to copyAnalogous
#A13849
Click to copy#A19038
Click to copySplit Complementary
#38A190
Click to copy#3849A1
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A15C38
Click to copy#BF9580
Click to copy#E1CEC4
Click to copy#55311E
Click to copy#0A0603
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGold 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)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.12 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.10 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.69 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.47 : 1
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Gold Brown Red 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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Gold Brown Red Color Introduction
Definition
Gold Brown Red (HEX #A15C38) has the RGB value rgb(161, 92, 56), the HSL value hsl(21°, 48%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 43%, 65%, 37%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gold Brown Red is #387DA1, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A13849 and #A19038 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#38A190, #3849A1) 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 5.12:1 against white and 4.10:1 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 43% and a saturation of 48%, 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: The lit surface of metal objects combined with the reflection of red fabric, heightening the splendor of a painting.
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.
