Gold Red Brown
Gold Red Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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Gold Red Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
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Gold Red Brown Shade Variants
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Definition
Gold Red Brown (HEX #A65F3D) has the RGB value rgb(166, 95, 61), the HSL value hsl(19°, 46%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 43%, 63%, 35%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gold Red Brown is #3D84A6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A63D50 and #A6933D that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3DA693, #3D50A6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gold Red Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gold Red Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.85:1 against white and 4.33:1 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 Red Brown has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 46%, 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 ornaments combined with red reflection, heightening the refinement 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 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, Gold 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.
Gold 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.
