Brown
Orange Brown (RAL 8023)
Orange Brown (RAL 8023)
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Orange Brown (RAL 8023) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(166, 94, 47)Copy
HSLhsl(24, 56%, 42%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(24, 72%, 65%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 43%, 72%, 35%)Copy
Orange Brown (RAL 8023) Color Schemes
Complementary
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#A62F3B
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#2FA69A
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Click to copyMonochromatic
#A65E2F
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Click to copyOrange Brown (RAL 8023) 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
4.93 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.26 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.52 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.57 : 1
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Orange Brown (RAL 8023) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Orange Brown (RAL 8023) Color Introduction
Definition
Orange Brown (RAL 8023) (HEX #A65E2F) has the RGB value rgb(166, 94, 47), the HSL value hsl(24°, 56%, 42%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 43%, 72%, 35%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Orange Brown (RAL 8023) is #2F77A6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A62F3B and #A6992F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2FA69A, #2F3BA6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Orange Brown (RAL 8023) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Orange Brown (RAL 8023) has a contrast ratio of 4.93:1 against white and 4.26:1 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, Orange Brown (RAL 8023) has a lightness of 42% and a saturation of 56%, 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 vivid, light reddish 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 Orange Brown (RAL 8023) 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, Orange Brown (RAL 8023) 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.
Orange Brown (RAL 8023) 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.