How many shades of brown are there?

The full registry holds 2,593 named brown colors, every one with its own page on this site. The 145 most-searched shades are laid out on this page with names and hex codes.

What is the darkest shade of brown?

Among the shades charted here, Old Study (#431705) has the lowest measured lightness. Its page lists full codes, palettes, and the contrast colors that keep text readable on it.

What is the lightest shade of brown?

Pickled (#B3A74B) measures lightest of the shades charted here. Open its page for codes and pairings, or copy the hex straight from the swatch above.

Shades of brown

Brown is low-saturation orange doing quiet work. Its shades sort by roast: raw sands and tans up top, espresso and chocolate at the bottom. The registry holds 2,593 named brown colors, every one with its own page; the 145 most-searched shades are laid out below. Click a swatch to copy its hex code, or open the name for full codes, palettes, and contrast data.

FAQ

Quick answers

How many shades of brown are there?: The full registry holds 2,593 named brown colors, every one with its own page on this site. The 145 most-searched shades are laid out on this page with names and hex codes.
What is the darkest shade of brown?: Among the shades charted here, Old Study (#431705) has the lowest measured lightness. Its page lists full codes, palettes, and the contrast colors that keep text readable on it.
What is the lightest shade of brown?: Pickled (#B3A74B) measures lightest of the shades charted here. Open its page for codes and pairings, or copy the hex straight from the swatch above.