Burlywood vs Brown

Burlywood #DEB887 View details →

Brown #A52A2A View details →

What is the difference between Burlywood and Brown?

Comparing Burlywood (#DEB887) and Brown (#A52A2A) reveals interesting optical contrasts. There is minimal difference in saturation, indicating both hues carry a comparable level of purity. From a lightness perspective, Burlywood reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (34° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Burlywood vs Brown

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 Burlywood 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.

Burlywood Typography

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

White Text: 1.86:1 Black Text: 11.31:1

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

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Burlywood	Brown	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#DEB887`	`#A52A2A`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(222, 184, 135)`	`rgb(165, 42, 42)`	`R:-57 \| G:-142 \| B:-93`
HSL Values	`hsl(34°, 57%, 70%)`	`hsl(0°, 59%, 41%)`	`H:-34° \| S:+2% \| L:-29%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 17%, 39%, 13%)`	`cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 35%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Burlywood Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Brown Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes