Brown
Light Brown
Light Brown
#B5651DClick to copy
Light Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(181, 101, 29)Copy
HSLhsl(28, 72%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(28, 84%, 71%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 44%, 84%, 29%)Copy
Light Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#B5651D
Click to copy#1D6DB5
Click to copyAnalogous
#B51D21
Click to copy#B5B11D
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1DB5B1
Click to copy#1D21B5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B5651D
Click to copy#D59963
Click to copy#EBCEB3
Click to copy#5D340F
Click to copy#050301
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLight Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.34 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.84 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.98 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.91 : 1
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Light Brown 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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Light Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Light Brown (HEX #B5651D) has the RGB value rgb(181, 101, 29), the HSL value hsl(28°, 72%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 44%, 84%, 29%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Light Brown is #1D6DB5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B51D21 and #B5B11D that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1DB5B1, #1D21B5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Light Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Light Brown has a contrast ratio of 4.34:1 against white and 4.84:1 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, Light Brown has a lightness of 41% and a saturation of 72%, 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 gentle wood tone.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Light 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, Light 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.
Light 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.