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Ochre Brown
Ochre Brown
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Ochre Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(178, 123, 78)Copy
HSLhsl(27, 39%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(27, 56%, 70%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 31%, 56%, 30%)Copy
Ochre Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
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#B24E53
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Click to copySplit Complementary
#4EB2AD
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Click to copyMonochromatic
#B27B4E
Click to copy#C6B1A0
Click to copy#ECE5E0
Click to copy#6B4A2F
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Click to copyOchre Brown 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
3.60 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.84 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.30 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.51 : 1
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Ochre Brown Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ochre Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Ochre Brown (HEX #B27B4E) has the RGB value rgb(178, 123, 78), the HSL value hsl(27°, 39%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 31%, 56%, 30%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ochre Brown is #4E85B2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B24E53 and #B2AD4E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4EB2AD, #4E53B2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ochre Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ochre Brown has a contrast ratio of 3.60:1 against white and 5.84:1 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, Ochre Brown has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 39%, 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: The facial skin tone of a middle-aged person, deeper than classical ochre, conveying a mature quality.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Ochre 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, Ochre 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.
Ochre 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.
