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Titian Red
Titian Red
#B05923Click to copy
Titian Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(176, 89, 35)Copy
HSLhsl(23, 67%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(23, 80%, 69%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 49%, 80%, 31%)Copy
Titian Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#B05923
Click to copy#237AB0
Click to copyAnalogous
#B02334
Click to copy#B0A023
Click to copySplit Complementary
#23B0A0
Click to copy#2333B0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B05923
Click to copy#D09169
Click to copy#E8CAB7
Click to copy#5B2E12
Click to copy#060301
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTitian Red 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
4.88 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.30 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.48 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.59 : 1
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Titian Red 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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Titian Red Color Introduction
Definition
Titian Red (HEX #B05923) has the RGB value rgb(176, 89, 35), the HSL value hsl(23°, 67%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 49%, 80%, 31%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Titian Red is #237AB0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B02333 and #B0A023 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#23B09F, #2334B0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Titian Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Titian Red has a contrast ratio of 4.88:1 against white and 4.30:1 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, Titian Red has a lightness of 41% and a saturation of 67%, 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 reddish brown of the Renaissance.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Titian Red 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, Titian Red 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.
Titian Red Featured In
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