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Brown and Coral

Analogous color combination with 2.27:1 contrast ratio

#A52A2A
#FC5A50

Color Values

Brown
HEX #A52A2A
RGB 165, 42, 42
HSL 0, 59%, 41%
Coral
HEX #FC5A50
RGB 252, 90, 80
HSL 3, 97%, 65%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Brown and Coral is 3 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.27:1
Brown background with Coral text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Brown surface

Sample text on a brown background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Coral surface

Sample text on a coral background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #A52A2A;
  --color-b: #FC5A50;
  --color-a-rgb: 165, 42, 42;
  --color-b-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Brown and Coral",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Brown",
      "hex": "#A52A2A",
      "rgb": [
        165,
        42,
        42
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "hex": "#FC5A50",
      "rgb": [
        252,
        90,
        80
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 2.27
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do brown and coral go together?

Yes. Brown and Coral form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between brown and coral?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Brown (#A52A2A) and Coral (#FC5A50) is 2.27:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use brown and coral in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for brown and coral?

Brown has the hex code #A52A2A and RGB values rgb(165, 42, 42). Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.