Theory
Gray Ochre
Gray Ochre
#A66E44Click to copy
Gray Ochre Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(166, 110, 68)Copy
HSLhsl(26, 42%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(26, 59%, 65%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 34%, 59%, 35%)Copy
Gray Ochre Color Schemes
Complementary
#A66E44
Click to copy#447CA6
Click to copyAnalogous
#A6444B
Click to copy#A69F44
Click to copySplit Complementary
#44A69F
Click to copy#444BA6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A66E44
Click to copy#BFA591
Click to copy#E5DAD1
Click to copy#5E3E26
Click to copy#150E09
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGray Ochre 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
4.26 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.94 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.90 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.97 : 1
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Gray Ochre 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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Gray Ochre Color Introduction
Definition
Gray Ochre (HEX #A66E44) has the RGB value rgb(166, 110, 68), the HSL value hsl(26°, 42%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 34%, 59%, 35%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gray Ochre is #447CA6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A6444B and #A69F44 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#44A69F, #444BA6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gray Ochre uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gray Ochre has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 against white and 4.94:1 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, Gray Ochre has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 42%, 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: An ochre with a gray cast — more understated, a common thermos color among pragmatic types.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Gray Ochre 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, Gray Ochre 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.
Gray Ochre 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.
