Codes & values
- Color Name
Brown 500 - Color ID
KDF-C-07951688 - HEX
#795548 - RGB
rgb(121, 85, 72) - RGBA
rgba(121, 85, 72, 1) - HSL
hsl(16, 25%, 38%) - HSLA
hsla(16, 25%, 38%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(16, 40%, 47%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 53%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Brown 500?
- #795548
- What is Brown 500 RGB?
- rgb(121, 85, 72)
- What is Brown 500 HSL?
- hsl(16, 25%, 38%)
- What is Brown 500 CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 53%)
What is Brown 500?
Brown 500 is a curated brown family color at #795548. It appears in our library with tags for ui, web, design, button. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Brown 500 HEX code
The HEX code for Brown 500 is #795548. Paste it into CSS as color: #795548; or background-color: #795548;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (795548).
Brown 500 RGB
Brown 500 in RGB is rgb(121, 85, 72) (channels R 121, G 85, B 72). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(121, 85, 72, 1).
Brown 500 HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(16, 25%, 38%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(16, 40%, 47%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Brown 500 CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Brown 500 is cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 53%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Brown 500
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #65473C, #513930, #3D2B24, #281C18, #140E0C. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Brown 500
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #8F7167, #A68E85, #BCAAA4, #D2C6C2, #E9E3E1. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Brown 500
Complementary pairing: #795548, #486C79. Analogous neighbors: #794853, #795548, #796E48. Triadic accents: #795548, #487955, #554879. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Brown 500 color combinations
A practical combo: primary #795548, complementary accent #486C79, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #795548, #48796E, #485379.
Brown 500 in web design
Browns and earth tones ground interior, coffee, and craft brands. Pair with cream and sage for calm, natural palettes.
Brown 500 in branding
Brown brands feel artisanal — coffee, leather, dry fruit, and heritage retail. Contrast vs white is 6.55:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 3.21:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Brown 500?
- Brown 500: #795548.
- What is Brown 500 RGB?
- Brown 500: rgb(121, 85, 72).
- What is Brown 500 HSL?
- Brown 500: hsl(16, 25%, 38%).
- What is Brown 500 CMYK?
- Brown 500: cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 53%).
- What colors go with Brown 500?
- Try complementary #795548, #486C79 or analogous #794853, #795548, #796E48.
- Is Brown 500 good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 6.55:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 6.55:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 3.21:1. Complementary swatch: #795548, #486C79.
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