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Light Brown
Light Brown
#D7CCC8Click to copy
Light Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(215, 204, 200)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 16%, 81%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 7%, 84%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 16%)Copy
Light Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#D7CCC8
Click to copy#C8D3D7
Click to copyAnalogous
#D7C8CB
Click to copy#D7D4C8
Click to copySplit Complementary
#C8D7D3
Click to copy#C8CBD7
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D7CCC8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#AC958D
Click to copy#7A6259
Click to copy#3F322E
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)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.57 : 1
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Black background #000000
13.36 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.44 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.04 : 1
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Light Brown Shade Variants
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Light Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Light Brown (HEX #D7CCC8) has the RGB value rgb(215, 204, 200), the HSL value hsl(16°, 16%, 81%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 16%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Light Brown is #C8D3D7, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D7C8CB and #D7D4C8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#C8D7D4, #C8CBD7) 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 1.57:1 against white and 13.36:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Light Brown has a lightness of 81% and a saturation of 16%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A light brown, soft and rustic, commonly used in folk home textiles and children's clothing for a comfortable feel.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Light Brown tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Light Brown is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-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.
