Brownstone
Also known as: Earth Fired Red , Florentine Brown , Wild Bill Brown , Rich Mocha
There is a cozy and dependable quality to Brownstone. The gentle, warm brown at #785441 rewards 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).
Reference
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)
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 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Brownstone
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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 Brownstone 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 6.68:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Brownstone background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Brownstone
Brownstone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brownstone
Brownstone triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Toffee #755139 · ΔE 2.4
- Bison #6E4F3A · ΔE 3.2
- Bigfoot #715145 · ΔE 3.3
- Coffee #6F4E37 · ΔE 3.4
- Roasted #785246 · ΔE 3.5
- Cigar #7D4E38 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brownstone is closest to Atlantis .
FAQ
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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