Brown

Hex Code, Palettes & Meaning

Brown

Brown (#895129) embodies reliability, warmth, and natural sophistication in design. This earthy hue evokes feelings of security and comfort, making it an excellent choice for creating welcoming, trustworthy user experiences. With RGB values of 137, 81, 41, this particular shade strikes a perfect balance between richness and versatility.

In UI/UX design, brown serves multiple purposes. It creates excellent readability when paired with light text, establishes grounding as a neutral base, and conveys organic authenticity. The color's natural associations with wood, soil, and coffee make it ideal for brands emphasizing sustainability, craftsmanship, or premium quality.

Brown pairs beautifully with complementary colors. Try combining it with soft pink for a gentle, feminine touch, olive green for an organic harmony, or powder blue for serene contrast. For a sophisticated monochromatic approach, layer it with lighter shades like tan and beige, or darker variants like chocolate and mahogany.

While often overlooked, brown's psychological impact is powerful. It represents stability and honesty—qualities essential for building user trust. Whether you're designing a cozy coffee shop interface or a luxury leather goods website, this versatile neutral adapts to contexts while maintaining its core message of dependability and warmth.

Images with Brown color

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Color Palettes

Complementary

#895129
#296189

Split

#895129
#298981
#293189

Monochromatic

#895129
#3B2312
#CA824E

Analogous

#895129
#898129
#892931

Triadic

#895129
#298951
#512989

Brown

Hex

#895129

RGB

137,81,41

HSB

25, 70%, 54%

HSL

25, 54%, 35%

Color Values

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