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Tangerine Peel Brown
Tangerine Peel Brown
#D4A017Click to copy
Tangerine Peel Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(212, 160, 23)Copy
HSLhsl(43, 80%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(43, 89%, 83%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 25%, 89%, 17%)Copy
Tangerine Peel Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#D4A017
Click to copy#174BD4
Click to copyAnalogous
#D44217
Click to copy#AAD417
Click to copySplit Complementary
#17A9D4
Click to copy#4117D4
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D4A017
Click to copy#E1C270
Click to copy#F3E6C4
Click to copy#785B0D
Click to copy#1C1503
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyTangerine Peel 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
2.38 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.84 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.18 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.32 : 1
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Tangerine Peel Brown Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Tangerine Peel Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Tangerine Peel Brown (HEX #D4A017) has the RGB value rgb(212, 160, 23), the HSL value hsl(43°, 80%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 25%, 89%, 17%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Tangerine Peel Brown is #174BD4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D44217 and #A9D417 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#17A9D4, #4217D4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Tangerine Peel Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Tangerine Peel Brown has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 against white and 8.84:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Tangerine Peel Brown has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 80%, 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 brownish yellow modeled on dried tangerine peel — warm and rich; traditionally used for lacquerware and ceramic glazes, conveying a rustic feel.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Tangerine Peel 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, Tangerine Peel 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.
Tangerine Peel 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.
