Light brown is a shade in the earth colour family, often associated with natural materials such as wood, leather and soil. This shade exudes warmth and calm and is often used in interior design to make a room feel cosy and welcoming. Light brown works particularly well with other natural colours such as green, beige and white, helping to create a harmonious and balanced environment.
The importance and role of light brown can vary from culture to culture. In Western cultures, it is often seen as a symbol of stability, reliability and simplicity, while in other cultures it represents earthly wealth and fertility. In addition, light brown also has a significant psychological impact, as it can have a calming effect, reduce stress and promote a peaceful, meditative state.
Light brown colour
The RGB code (210, 180, 140) and HEX code for the light brown colour is #D2B48C.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#d2b48c |
| RGB |
rgb(210, 180, 140) |
| HSL |
hsl(34, 44%, 69%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(34°, 33%, 82%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 14%, 33%, 18%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#2d4b73 |
| Complementary colour |
#8cb4d2 |
Dark and light shades of light brown
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Dark shades
Light shades
Light brown complementary colour palettes
The many shades of light brown can be combined with other colours in many different ways. Below you can see different colour palettes that harmonise with light brown.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of light brown?
A light brown is a lighter shade of brown, in which the mixing of several white colours gives the brown a lighter and slightly warmer tone. This colour is often associated with natural materials, such as wood, and creates a welcoming, calming effect.
What is the colour of light brown?
The colour of light brown depends on several factors. Primarily, the proportion of red, yellow and black pigments in the dye or material. In addition, the shade of light brown colour can be influenced by the ambient light conditions, the type of material used and the texture and gloss of the surface. The shade of brown can be lightened by adding more white or yellow pigments or by further dilution.
How is light brown colour mixing possible?
To mix the light brown colour, you need the following colours:
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- White
First mix the red and yellow colours in equal proportions to make an orange colour. Then add a small amount of blue to the orange to make a brown colour. Finally, add white colour to get a lighter shade of brown, i.e. light brown.
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