schwarzbraun

Schwarzbraun is a German color term formed from schwarz, meaning black, and braun, meaning brown. It designates a dark shade that lies between black and brown, typically with a warm undertone. In practice the color can appear almost black under low light while showing brownish warmth in brighter conditions.

The term is commonly used to describe hair color, especially dark brown hair that reads almost black in certain lights, referred to as schwarzbraune Haare. It is also used for the coloration of animal fur, leather goods, wood finishes and textiles where a deep, rich tint is present. Although schwarzbraun is widely understood in everyday language, it is not a standardized name in color systems and may be approximated by very dark browns with low lightness or high darkness values.

In fashion, interiors and branding the descriptor conveys a sober, natural or durable aesthetic. It can be employed in product naming or marketing to evoke richness and maturity. The term is primarily used in German-speaking places, but may appear in translations or cross-cultural design discussions.

See also German color terms; hair color descriptions; color theory.