Brown
Red Brown
Red Brown
#A52A2AClick to copy
Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(165, 42, 42)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 59%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 75%, 65%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%)Copy
Red Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#A52A2A
Click to copy#2AA5A5
Click to copyAnalogous
#A52A68
Click to copy#A5682A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2AA568
Click to copy#2A68A5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A52A2A
Click to copy#C76E6E
Click to copy#E3B8B8
Click to copy#541515
Click to copy#020101
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRed Brown 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
7.08 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.96 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.50 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.78 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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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Red Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Red Brown (HEX #A52A2A) has the RGB value rgb(165, 42, 42), the HSL value hsl(0°, 59%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Red Brown is #2AA5A5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A52A68 and #A5682A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2AA568, #2A67A5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 7.08:1 against white and 2.96:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Red Brown has a lightness of 41% and a saturation of 59%, 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 warmth of terracotta.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Red Brown tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Red Brown is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
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.