What is the HSL code for brown?
The CSS color brown in HSL format is hsl(0, 59.4%, 40.6%). Use this value directly in CSS, SVG, and most design tools.
How do I use brown in CSS?
To apply brown in CSS:
- Text color: color: hsl(0, 59.4%, 40.6%);
- Background: background-color: hsl(0, 59.4%, 40.6%);
- Border: border-color: hsl(0, 59.4%, 40.6%);
What are all the color format values for brown?
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #a52a2a |
| RGB | rgb(165, 42, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 59.4%, 40.6%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 74.5%, 74.5%, 35.3%) |
How do I convert brown to HSL?
Select brown from the color name list in our color converter. The HSL value — hsl(0, 59.4%, 40.6%) — appears instantly alongside HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK.
What color family does brown belong to?
brown belongs to the red color family. It is a medium, moderately saturated color with HSL values: hue 0°, saturation 59.4%, lightness 40.6%.
How do I create lighter and darker shades of brown?
Lighter variant (lightness 55.6%): #d14b4b. Darker variant (lightness 25.6%): #681b1b. These values are computed by adjusting HSL lightness ±15% while keeping the same hue and saturation.
What is HSL used for?
HSL describes colors by hue (0–360°), saturation (0–100%) and lightness (0–100%). It is more intuitive for designers — easy to create lighter, darker or less saturated variants of any color.