Brownstone

Also known as: Earth Fired Red, Florentine Brown, Wild Bill Brown, Rich Mocha

As a rich take on brown, Brownstone carries cozy and dependable energy that suits coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Brownstone maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.68:1, passes WCAG AA).

Brownstone color codes

HEX
#785441
RGB
rgb(120, 84, 65)
RGBA
rgba(120, 84, 65, 1)
HSL
hsl(21, 30%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(21, 46%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 46%, 53%)
LAB
lab(39.3 13.6 17.4)
OKLCH
oklch(48.0% 0.056 48.8)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: saddlebrown#8B4513 · ΔE 10.9
  • RAL 8024 — Beige brown#79553C · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Brownstone works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Brownstone

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Brownstone by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 6.68:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 3.14:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Brownstone background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Brownstone

Brownstone with its complement

Soft neighbors of Brownstone

Brownstone triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brownstone is closest to Atlantis.

Brownstone FAQs

What color is Brownstone?

Brownstone is a dark brown with the hex code #785441. In HSL terms it has a hue of 21°, 30% saturation, and 36% lightness.

What is the hex code for Brownstone?

The hex code for Brownstone is #785441. In RGB it's rgb(120, 84, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 46%, 53%).

What colors go well with Brownstone?

Brownstone pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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