Seal Brown

HEX: #321414 | Modern Palette

On White
16.86:1
PASS
On Black
1.25:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#321414
RGB
50, 20, 20
HSL
0°, 60% ,19%
CMYK
0, 60, 60, 80.39

About Seal Brown

Seal Brown (#321414) is a color with RGB(50, 20, 20) and HSL(0°, 60%, 19.61%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #143232, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #143214 and #141432. The name comes from Seal Brown (English).

  • HEX: #321414
  • RGB: 50, 20, 20
  • HSL: 0°, 60%, 19.61%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #143232
  • Triadic colors: #143214, #141432
  • The name comes from Seal Brown (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #321414 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #202013
Protanopia #191914
Tritanopia #321414
Achromatopsia #1D1D1D

Frequently Asked Questions

Seal Brown (#321414) is a color with RGB(50, 20, 20) and HSL(0°, 60%, 19.61%).

#321414 pairs strongly with #143232 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#321414 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#321414 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Seal Brown is linked to Seal Brown from English, meaning A dark brown color, specifically resembling the fur of a seal..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Seal Brown
Meaning A dark brown color, specifically resembling the fur of a seal.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The term 'seal brown' emerged as a color descriptor in the late 19th century, likely gaining popularity as fashion and textile industries sought more precise and evocative names for their color palettes. The color itself, a very dark, rich brown, directly references the glossy, deep brown fur of certain species of seals, particularly when wet or viewed in certain lights. It became a common color in men's and women's clothing, leather goods, and home furnishings.

First Recorded Use

1880s

Cultural Associations

Seal brown has often been associated with sophistication, warmth, and practicality. It's a classic, neutral color that has maintained its presence in fashion and design due to its versatility and ability to pair well with a wide range of other colors. It evokes a sense of natural elegance and understated luxury.

Similar Named Colors
Dark Sienna #3C1414 ΔE 3.42
Black Bean #3D0C02 ΔE 6.62
Zinnwaldite Brown #2C1608 ΔE 6.93
Bulgarian Rose #480607 ΔE 8.79

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #321414;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #321414;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #321414;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #321414,
        #145050
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #321414,
        #145050
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$seal-brown: #321414;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$seal-brown-r: 50;
$seal-brown-g: 20;
$seal-brown-b: 20;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $seal-brown;
    color: rgba($seal-brown-r, $seal-brown-g, $seal-brown-b, 0.8);
}