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Brown Red Orange
Brown Red Orange
#B56A43Click to copy
Brown Red Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(181, 106, 67)Copy
HSLhsl(21, 46%, 49%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(21, 63%, 71%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 41%, 63%, 29%)Copy
Brown Red Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#B56A43
Click to copy#438EB5
Click to copyAnalogous
#B54355
Click to copy#B5A343
Click to copySplit Complementary
#43B5A3
Click to copy#4355B5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B56A43
Click to copy#C8A796
Click to copy#EBDFD9
Click to copy#6B3E27
Click to copy#20130C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBrown Red Orange 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
4.11 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.11 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.77 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.07 : 1
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Brown Red Orange 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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Brown Red Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Brown Red Orange (HEX #B56A43) has the RGB value rgb(181, 106, 67), the HSL value hsl(21°, 46%, 49%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 41%, 63%, 29%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Brown Red Orange is #438EB5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B54355 and #B5A343 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#43B5A3, #4355B5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Brown Red Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Brown Red Orange has a contrast ratio of 4.11:1 against white and 5.11:1 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, Brown Red Orange has a lightness of 49% 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: Used sparingly as a bright accent, such as the edge of a flame or the lit part of fruit.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Brown Red Orange 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, Brown Red Orange 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.
Brown Red Orange 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.
