BROWNS & BEIGES Ssomber, natural, authentic, utility, earthiness, woodsiness and subtle richness Brown is another conservative color, which depicts stability, simplicity, and comfort. It can also be considered a drab color as well, and unless it is used correctly, can be very boring. Successful applications might include sepia toned photographs, as well as designs which use a palette of different shade of brown accented by accent colors like green and blue, or red and orange. In a site which depicts the ideas of hearth and home, or outdoor activities, brown can be a wise choice for graphics. Brown is a natural, down-to-earth neutral color. It is found in earth, wood, and stone. While brown conveys a wholesome earthiness, it's darkest and lightest shades from chocolate brown to pale beige and golden-brown are rich, refined, even elegant. It is a warm color that can stimulate the appetite. Some of the positive attributes of brown are simplicity, friendliness, dependability, and health. Brown and its lighter cousins in tan, taupe, beige, or cream make excellent backgrounds helping accompanying colors appear richer, brighter. Shades of brown coupled with green are an especially earthy pair, often used to convey the concept of recycling or earth-friendly products. Beige is a neutral color which suggests practicality and conservatism, and alone, it can be tiresome and plain. But as a background color with graphics which are earthy, like browns and greens, or blue and pink palettes. Beige is a good color to use in the background, as it will allow for maximum readability of content. Beige, can take on some of the attributes of yellow or pink when touched with those shades.

#	Color Name	RGB#	HEX#
71	Rosy Brown	188,143,143	BC8F8F
72	Indian Red	205,92,92	CD5C5C
73	Saddle Brown	139,69,19	8B4513
74	Sienna	160,82,45	A0522D
75	Peru	205,133,63	CD853F
76	Burlywood	222,184,135	DEB887
77	Beige	245,245,220	F5F5DC
78	Wheat	245,222,179	F5DEB3
79	Sandy Brown	244,164,96	F4A460
80	Tan	210.180,140	D2B48C
81	Chocolat	210,105,30	D2691E
82	Firebrick	178,34,34	B22222
83	Brown	165,42,42	A52A2A

 

 

 

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Please note: Colors in the charts may appear different on different types of screens. The colors are in RGB color mode for display on your monitor.