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Brown Color Code - #A52A2A

Brown (#A52A2A) has the RGB value rgb(165, 42, 42), the HSL value hsl(0, 59%, 41%) and the CMYK value cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%).

Color values

HEX#A52A2A
RGBrgb(165, 42, 42)
HSLhsl(0, 59%, 41%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%)

Colors that match Brown

Complementary

#A52A2A
Brown
#2BA6A6

Analogous

#A62B69
#A62B2B
#A6692B

Triadic

#A62B2B
#2BA62B
#2B2BA6

Split-complementary

#A52A2A
#2BA669
#2B69A6

Tints and shades

Tints mix Brown with white; shades mix it with black.

#EDD4D4
#DBAAAA
#C97F7F
#B75555
#A52A2A
#842222
#631919
#421111
#210808

Contrast check (WCAG)

#A52A2A on white7.08:1 · AAA
#A52A2A on black2.96:1 · Fails

Text in white is easier to read on a brown background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for brown?

The hex code used here for brown is #A52A2A. Other shades of brown use different codes.

What is the RGB value of brown?

Brown (#A52A2A) is rgb(165, 42, 42): red 165, green 42, blue 42.

What color goes well with brown?

Its complementary color is #2BA6A6. Analogous colors are #A62B69 and #A6692B, and a triadic scheme adds #2BA62B and #2B2BA6.

Can I use brown text on a white background?

The contrast ratio of #A52A2A on white is 7.08:1 (AAA). On black it is 2.96:1 (Fails). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.

Is the CMYK value exact for printing?

No. The CMYK numbers are a simple mathematical conversion from RGB. Printed colors depend on the printer, ink and paper, so check a proof for color-critical work.

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