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Warm Red Brown
Warm Red Brown
#A26845Click to copy
Warm Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(162, 104, 69)Copy
HSLhsl(23, 40%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(23, 57%, 64%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 36%, 57%, 36%)Copy
Warm Red Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#A26845
Click to copy#457FA2
Click to copyAnalogous
#A24551
Click to copy#A29645
Click to copySplit Complementary
#45A297
Click to copy#4550A2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A26845
Click to copy#BDA190
Click to copy#E3D7D0
Click to copy#5A3A27
Click to copy#130C08
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
4.56 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.60 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.19 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.77 : 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 #A26845) has the RGB value rgb(162, 104, 69), the HSL value hsl(23°, 40%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 36%, 57%, 36%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Warm Red Brown is #457FA2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A24550 and #A29645 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#45A296, #4551A2) 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 4.56:1 against white and 4.60:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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 40%, 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 flushed areas of a face or the midtone of red fabric, warmer than ochre 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
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
