Brownie
Also known as: Warm Brown , Burnt Bagel , Parasite Brown , Oregon
Part of the brown family, Brownie pairs a rich base with a cozy and dependable presence. It belongs in leather goods and autumn design. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.36:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Brownie color codes
- HEX
- #964B00
- RGB
- rgb(150, 75, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 75, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 100%, 29%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 100%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(40.9 29.4 50.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.7% 0.123 54.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 7.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Brownie works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Brownie
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Brownie by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.36:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Brownie background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Brownie
Brownie with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brownie
Brownie triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Warm Brown #964E02 · ΔE 1.1
- Mochaccino #945200 · ΔE 3.3
- Brandy Bear #AA5412 · ΔE 5.2
- Panela #9B5227 · ΔE 5.7
- Sienna #A9561E · ΔE 6.0
- Pepperoni #AA4400 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brownie is closest to Hydra .
FAQ
Brownie FAQs
What color is Brownie?
Brownie is a dark brown with the hex code #964B00. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 100% saturation, and 29% lightness.
What is the hex code for Brownie?
The hex code for Brownie is #964B00. In RGB it's rgb(150, 75, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 41%).
What colors go well with Brownie?
Brownie pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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