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Shades of Brown

Brown grounds the palette with earthy warmth, ranging from creamy linen through rich chocolate to deep espresso. This family evokes reliability, craftsmanship, and the natural world. Brown shades are especially powerful for food, artisan, outdoor, and heritage brands.

Lightest Brown#FDF8F0rgb(253, 248, 240)
Light Brown#D4A574rgb(212, 165, 116)
Soft Brown#BC8653rgb(188, 134, 83)
Brown#8B4513rgb(139, 69, 19)
Deep Brown#7C3A11rgb(124, 58, 17)
Dark Brown#5C2D0Ergb(92, 45, 14)
Deeper Brown#3E1D09rgb(62, 29, 9)
Darkest Brown#1E0E04rgb(30, 14, 4)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shades of Brown are there?

We feature 8 carefully curated shades of Brown, from the lightest tint to the darkest tone, each with HEX, RGB, and usage notes.

What is the hex code for Brown?

The base hex code for Brown is #8B4513. Explore all 8 shades above for tints and darker variations.

What are the lightest and darkest shades of Brown?

The lightest shade is Lightest Brown (#FDF8F0) and the darkest is Darkest Brown (#1E0E04).

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