Reddish Brown

Iron Red-Brown, Steady and Warm

Brown & Tan Warm Standard Color

HEX#662F25

RGBrgb(102, 47, 37)

HSLhsl(9, 47%, 27%)

HSVhsv(9, 64%, 40%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 54%, 64%, 60%)

HEXA#662F25FF

RGBArgba(102, 47, 37, 1)

HSLAhsla(9, 47%, 27%, 1)

OKLCHoklch(61.7%, 0.067, 35)

LCHlch(54.8%, 17.4, 43)

🎨 Color Palettes

Analogous2-3 adjacent hues (≤60°)

Triadic3 hues spaced 120° apart

Split ComplementaryMain color + colors adjacent to its complement

Complementary2 hues spaced 180° apart

Tetradic (Rectangle)4 hues forming a rectangle

MonochromaticSingle hue with varying saturation and lightness

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Aa14px Body

High Contrast Text

#EBCCC7Ratio 7:1AAA

Suitable for body text, headings, and primary content, ensuring readability for all users

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Standard Text

#C8A565Ratio 4.5:1AA

Suitable for regular body content, meeting WCAG AA standards

Aa14px Body

Large Text / UI Components

#818E33Ratio 2.9:1Fail

Suitable for large text (≥18px bold or ≥24px), icons, UI component boundaries

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Decorative / Dividers

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Suitable for decorative elements, dividers, non-essential text

📊 Color Scales

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Lightness VariationFixed hue and saturation, proportional lightness scaling 30%→100%

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Saturation VariationFixed hue and lightness, proportional saturation scaling 40%→100%

#523C38

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Lightness + Saturation Mixed VariationSimultaneous lightness and saturation proportional scaling

#171212

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Hue Fine-TuningFixed saturation and lightness, stepwise hue fine-tuning ±15°

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💡 Use Cases

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Architecture

Reddish Brown is a classic color for brick, terracotta, and industrial materials, adding warmth and history.

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Industrial & Vintage Design

Its association with rust and iron makes it a staple in industrial and vintage design styles.

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Furniture

Used in dark wood finishes and leather upholstery, Reddish Brown adds a sense of richness and tradition.

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Art & Illustration

A valuable pigment, it is used by artists for creating deep shadows, rich earth tones, and warm glazes.

📜 Origin & History

Reddish Brown is a standard RAL color, a deep, warm, and intense red-brown, often associated with iron-rich earth, rust, and autumn leaves. It is a robust, earthy color.

This color has a long history in art and design. It is reminiscent of the umber pigments used since antiquity and of the rich red clays found around the world that have been used for pottery and building materials.

During the Renaissance and Baroque periods, Reddish Brown was a key color for artists to create deep shadows and rich, warm tones. It is the color of many historical buildings, wooden structures, and classic furniture.

Today, Reddish Brown is used to add depth, warmth, and a touch of historic gravitas to design. It is a popular color for interiors, branding, and fashion for its rich, timeless, and grounded character.

Reddish Brown represents the iron core of the earth, the color of rust, terracotta, and autumn. It is a color of strength, warmth, and a deep connection to the natural and historical world.

🧠 Color Psychology

IntenseReddish Brown is a color of high intensity, conveying a strong, bold, and unwavering presence.

EarthyIt is profoundly earthy, connected to the iron-rich soils of the earth and the color of rust and clay.

WarmDespite its depth, it is a very warm color, providing a sense of comfort and security.

HistoricReddish Brown carries a strong sense of history, reminiscent of old bricks, ancient pottery, and classical art.

DurableThe color conveys a sense of durability and strength, like the rust-resistant patina on old iron.

RichIt has a rich, full-bodied quality that suggests depth, substance, and a long, complex history.

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