Color swatch image showing #412212 with RGB(65,34,18) values

#412212 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #412212 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#412212 Color Information

#412212 RGB value is (65, 34, 18). The hex color red value is 65, green is 34, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 72 percent, 75 percent.

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#412212 Color Meaning

Color #412212 signifies earthen pigment, historical record, and burnt landscape. #412212 very dark, reddish-brown is literally the color of the raw earth pigment, suggesting cave paintings, pottery, and soil after a fire. Psychologically, color #412212 grounds the spirit in history and material reality, evoking a sense of ancient storytelling and primal connection. #412212 culturally references Renaissance art, archaeological sites, and the charred remains of a forest floor. Spiritually, color #412212 represents the memory of the earth, the alchemy of fire and soil, and the foundation of human expression, acting as a direct link to our most fundamental creative origins.

Color Conversion

Convert #412212 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#412212
RGB
rgb(65, 34, 18)
HSL
hsl(20°, 57%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 72%, 75%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 72%, 25%)
XYZ
2.8612 2.3115 0.8676
Yxy
2.3115 0.4737 0.3827
Hunter Lab
15.2036 0.0939 0.0739
CIE-Lab
17.0440 13.1080 16.9759

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)75 / 100 (75%)
75%

Color Variations

#412212 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#412212 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #412212 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#412212

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #412212 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#412212

protanopia

#343316

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #412212;

Text Color

color: #412212;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #412212;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #41221240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #412212;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #412212 0%, #2c170c 100%);

#412212 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #412212 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.