Brown vs Wheat

Brown #A52A2A View details →

Wheat #F5DEB3 View details →

What is the difference between Brown and Wheat?

An analysis of Brown (#A52A2A) alongside Wheat (#F5DEB3) highlights their unique visual relationship. Evaluating saturation levels, Wheat displays a significantly higher color purity. From a lightness perspective, Wheat reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (39° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Brown vs Wheat

From a design standpoint, these colors serve different layout roles. The darker Brown is excellent for text elements, borders, and structural divs to anchor the page, whereas the more luminous Wheat works best for highlights, background sections, or notification badges. Ensure contrast checks are verified for text readability.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Brown Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Brown background canvas.

White Text: 7.08:1 Black Text: 2.96:1

Wheat Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Wheat background canvas.

White Text: 1.31:1 Black Text: 15.98:1

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Brown	Wheat	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#A52A2A`	`#F5DEB3`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(165, 42, 42)`	`rgb(245, 222, 179)`	`R:+80 \| G:+180 \| B:+137`
HSL Values	`hsl(0°, 59%, 41%)`	`hsl(39°, 77%, 83%)`	`H:+39° \| S:+18% \| L:+42%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%)`	`cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 4%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Brown Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Wheat Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes