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#592724 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #592724 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#592724 Color Information

#592724 RGB value is (89, 39, 36). The hex color red value is 89, green is 39, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 60 percent, 65 percent.

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#592724 Color Meaning

Color #592724 signifies historical gravity, alchemical transformation, and earthbound solemnity. Color #592724—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 #592724 to transformation through decay, making #592724 a pigment of paradox: #592724 emerges from waste but carries noble depth. In art conservation, #592724 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 #592724 observes. In contemporary design, color #592724 functions as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography and luxury packaging. #592724 absorbs light rather than reflects #592724, creating tactile depth on matte surfaces. Studies on consumer perception show that products framed in deep earth tones like color #592724 are rated as more artisanal and thoughtful than those in stark neutrals. #592724 pairs powerfully with antique golds or parchment whites, evoking archival elegance without nostalgia. Digital use requires care—#592724 can appear muddy on low-brightness screens—but when calibrated, #592724 adds gravitas without gloom. Culturally, color #592724 reflects the beauty of impermanence: rust, aged leather, dried blood. #592724 appears in memorial design, historical documentaries, and slow-fashion branding as a symbol of integrity through time. Spiritually, #592724 connects to the root chakra’s grounded aspect—not survival, but dignified presence. Designers use color #592724 when silence speaks louder than color. #592724 does not attract attention; #592724 commands respect through stillness.

Color Conversion

Convert #592724 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
#592724
RGB
rgb(89, 39, 36)
HSL
hsl(3°, 42%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 60%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 60%, 35%)
XYZ
5.1638 3.7023 2.1115
Yxy
3.7023 0.4704 0.3373
Hunter Lab
19.2414 0.2942 0.1089
CIE-Lab
22.6616 22.7258 12.9250

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red89 / 255 (35%)
35%
Green39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)65 / 100 (65%)
65%

Color Variations

#592724 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

#592724 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 #592724 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

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #592724 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.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #592724;

Text Color

color: #592724;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #592724;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #59272440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #592724;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #592724 0%, #3a1918 100%);

#592724 Color FAQs

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