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#59271F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #59271F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#59271F Color Information

#59271F RGB value is (89, 39, 31). The hex color red value is 89, green is 39, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 65 percent, 65 percent.

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#59271F Color Meaning

Color #59271F signifies historical gravity, alchemical transformation, and earthbound solemnity. Color #59271F—Latin for “death’s head”—is a deep, slightly purplish brown historically derived from iron oxide residue in alchemy labs. Its name and origin tie #59271F to transformation through decay, making #59271F a pigment of paradox: #59271F emerges from waste but carries noble depth. In art conservation, #59271F appears in 18th-century portraiture to convey mortality and humility. Psychologically, such rich browns signal introspection, maturity, and acceptance of life’s cycles—unlike reds that protest, color #59271F observes. In contemporary design, color #59271F functions as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography and luxury packaging. #59271F absorbs light rather than reflects #59271F, creating tactile depth on matte surfaces. Studies on consumer perception show that products framed in deep earth tones like color #59271F are rated as more artisanal and thoughtful than those in stark neutrals. #59271F pairs powerfully with antique golds or parchment whites, evoking archival elegance without nostalgia. Digital use requires care—#59271F can appear muddy on low-brightness screens—but when calibrated, #59271F adds gravitas without gloom. Culturally, color #59271F reflects the beauty of impermanence: rust, aged leather, dried blood. #59271F appears in memorial design, historical documentaries, and slow-fashion branding as a symbol of integrity through time. Spiritually, #59271F connects to the root chakra’s grounded aspect—not survival, but dignified presence. Designers use color #59271F when silence speaks louder than color. #59271F does not attract attention; #59271F commands respect through stillness.

Convert #59271F 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
#59271F
RGB
rgb(89, 39, 31)
HSL
hsl(8°, 48%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 65%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 65%, 35%)
XYZ
5.0927 3.6738 1.7370
Yxy
3.6738 0.4849 0.3498
Hunter Lab
19.1672 0.2853 0.1279
CIE-Lab
22.5624 22.2804 16.1392

RGB Values

Red89 / 255 (35%)
35%
Green39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)65 / 100 (65%)
65%

#59271F 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.

#59271F 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

(WCAG 2.1) Test #59271F 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

12.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #59271F 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

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protanopia

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

Background Color

background-color: #59271F;

Text Color

color: #59271F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #59271F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #59271F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #59271F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59271F 0%, #3a1914 100%);

#59271F Color FAQs

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