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Brown Color Code
HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for Brown, plus its tints, shades, and similar colors.
HEX
#A52A2A
RGB
165, 42, 42
HSL
0, 59%, 41%
CMYK
0%, 75%, 75%, 35%
About Brown
Brown is a warm, rich medium shade of red, sitting at 0° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 41% lightness.
For text or UI elements on a Brown background, white text is more readable, giving a contrast ratio of 7.1:1 (AAA).
Its computed complementary color is #2BA6A6, closest in the library to Aqua.
Example text on Brown
The Story Behind Brown
Brown comes from the Old English brún, and it's really a low-brightness version of orange or red rather than a hue of its own on the spectrum. It reads as warm, earthy, and dependable, which is why it's a staple in wood furniture, coffee branding, and autumn palettes.
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