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Brown Color Palette

A curated range of brown shades from dark espresso to light tan

Espresso

Dark Chocolate

Coffee

Chestnut

Sienna

Warm Brown

Caramel

Tawny

Sand

Tan

About This Palette

Brown is a warm, grounding color that evokes nature, reliability, and comfort. It ranges from deep espresso and dark chocolate to warm caramel and light tan. This palette is essential for rustic branding, earthy designs, natural product packaging, and warm interior schemes. Brown tones pair well with cream, green, and warm metallics.

Color Combinations

Dark Roast

#2C1608 · #5C3A28 · #8D5B3E

Leather Bound

#3E2217 · #A0714F · #DEB887

Warm Earth

#733D2A · #CD9B6D · #EDCFA9

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors go well with brown?
Brown pairs beautifully with cream, sage green, dusty blue, warm gold, and burnt orange. For contrast, combine dark brown with pale pink or light teal. Brown and white is a clean, natural combination.
How do I use a brown palette in design?
Use dark browns like espresso for text and headers. Mid-tones like sienna and caramel work for backgrounds and large elements. Light browns like sand and tan are ideal for soft, warm backgrounds.
What is the hex code for chocolate brown?
Dark chocolate brown is #3E2217 (rgb 62, 34, 23). For a lighter chocolate, try Coffee at #5C3A28. For a reddish-brown, use Chestnut at #733D2A.

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