Brown
HEX: #A52A2A | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#A52A2A
165, 42, 42
0°, 59% ,40%
0, 75, 75, 35
About Brown
Brown (#A52A2A) is a color with RGB(165, 42, 42) and HSL(0°, 59.4%, 40.6%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #2AA5A5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #2AA52A and #2A2AA5. The name comes from brūn (Old English).
- HEX: #A52A2A
- RGB: 165, 42, 42
- HSL: 0°, 59.4%, 40.6%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #2AA5A5
- Triadic colors: #2AA52A, #2A2AA5
- The name comes from brūn (Old English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #A52A2A from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'brown' has a long and consistent history in the English language, deriving from the Old English 'brūn'. This in turn has roots in Proto-Germanic '*brūnaz' and ultimately Proto-Indo-European '*bhrū-no-' meaning 'brown, dark'. It has been used to describe the color of earth, wood, hair, and eyes for centuries. Its meaning has remained largely stable, referring to a color between red and yellow, often associated with natural elements.
First Recorded Use
The word 'brūn' is found in Old English texts dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period.
Cultural Associations
Brown is a color frequently associated with nature, earth, wood, and autumn. It often evokes feelings of warmth, comfort, stability, and reliability. In some cultures, it can symbolize humility or poverty. It is a common color for clothing, especially in practical or workwear contexts. In art, brown is a fundamental color for depicting landscapes and natural scenes. It is also the color of many staple foods like bread, coffee, and chocolate, giving it connotations of sustenance and coziness.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #A52A2A;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #A52A2A;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #A52A2A;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#A52A2A,
#2AA5A5
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#A52A2A,
#2AA5A5
);
}// SCSS variable
$brown: #A52A2A;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$brown-r: 165;
$brown-g: 42;
$brown-b: 42;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $brown;
color: rgba($brown-r, $brown-g, $brown-b, 0.8);
}