11% of the world has brown hair. It’s the most popular color in the US.
Brown is also one of the most popular colors to create. At least 70% of women use hair coloring products today and this allows them to experiment with what shade they want.
Read on to learn about the many different types of brown hair colors from light to dark.
Light Brown Hair Colors
Light and dark caramel are two of the lightest options, but dark is more saturated and versatile. Cocoa looks great on any complexion when matched properly.
Golden bronze is shiny, and sandy brown looks natural with light complexions.
Light ash brown has a greyish tint. Sunkissed brown is smooth with a dirty brown accent.
Light brown copper is perfect for tanned skin. Beigh ash provides warmth and depth.
Amber works with fair and medium skin, as does sun-kissed brown ombre.
Light ash brown ombre is customizable but looks best with a subtle gradation. Golden brown frames the face and brings out your eyes.
Medium Brown Hair Colors
Honey brown sits between light and dark brown. Milk chocolate mixes blonde and medium brown.
Cinnamon brown has a mix of butterscotch and copper. Cappucino mixes dark coffee color with a pale cream color.
Golden brown works highlights and all-over color. Wood-brown is less brown than traditional chestnut shades but provides a better balance.
Medium chocolate brown gently fades towards the ends. Mocha is rich and warm and works with all skin tones.
A dark honey melt makes you look edgy but romantic. Tortoiseshell is easy to implement gradually. Brownish tangerine is warm with copper tones and looks best with updos.
Dark Brown Hair Colors
Dark chocolate is deep and rich but balanced by cold hues. Dark brown copper is deep and polished.
Dark brown auburn is deep with a russet touch. Plum brown is one of the most dramatic shades of brown hair.
Mahogany brown has a dark base with a reddish tint. Chestnut brown is one of the most common natural shades of brunette hair.
Dark ash brown has no hints of red or gold. Chocolate cherry mixes brown and red.
Cola brown is dark and rich like the soda it’s named after. Red-brown works with pink or peach complexion and brown or hazel eyes.
Dark brown amber is a great alternative to lighter amber shades. A reddish dark brown mixes magenta and chestnut and can be created by adding a thick red to the top of your naturally dark brown hair.
Golden dark brown helps create a summer look. Dark ashy brown is perfect for the fall.
Light hazelnut brown is one of many trendy brown hair shades. Deep hazelnut brown has warm undertones that make your eyes pop.
Medium ash is rich and dark but doesn’t make your natural light or warm tones disappear. Dark ash matte resembles dark chocolate but has more natural undertones.
Add a bit of red to your brown to create cherry cola. Go for sepia brown; it works well in the fall but is also one of the most popular hair trends for winter. Both work with a variety of skin tones and are easy to maintain.
More Hair Color Trends and Tips
There are so many different brown hair colors, from light caramel to dark chocolate. Different shades fall in and out of style, but choosing the best one for you is always a personal decision. Consider the latest brown hair trends only if you want to follow them.
Read the rest of our content for more hair color tips and trends.
