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Shades of Brown

22 named brown shades with hex codes — click any swatch to copy.

Find Closest Brown Shade

Enter any hex code to find the nearest named brown shade.

Brown is the color of earth, wood, and warmth. It's one of the most grounding and reliable colors in design. Light tans and beiges feel clean and approachable; mid-range caramels and chestnuts evoke coziness and comfort; dark espresso and walnut browns add sophistication to any palette.

All Brown Shades

Cornsilk

#FFF8DC

Blanched Almond

#FFEBCD

Bisque

#FFE4C4

Navajo White

#FFDEAD

Wheat

#F5DEB3

Tan

#D2B48C

Burlywood

#DEB887

Sandy Brown

#F4A460

Caramel

#C68642

Khaki

#C3B091

Peru

#CD853F

Burnt Sienna

#E97451

Chocolate

#D2691E

Sienna

#A0522D

Chestnut

#954535

Brown

#A52A2A

Mahogany

#C04000

Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Coffee

#6F4E37

Dark Brown

#654321

Walnut

#773F1A

Espresso

#3B1A08

Using Brown Shades in Design

Light shades

Pale brown shades make excellent backgrounds, hover states, and subtle accents. They keep designs airy without losing the hue's personality.

Mid-range shades

The middle of the brown spectrum is where most UI elements live — buttons, icons, links, and borders. These shades are vivid enough to pop without overwhelming.

Dark shades

Deep brown shades work for text on light backgrounds, dark mode surfaces, and dramatic hero sections. They're rich and authoritative.

Building a palette

Pick one brown shade as your primary, one light variant for backgrounds, and one dark variant for depth. Add a neutral gray for balance.

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