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#663836 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #663836 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#663836 Color Information

#663836 RGB value is (102, 56, 54). The hex color red value is 102, green is 56, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 47 percent, 60percent.

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#663836 Color Meaning

Color #663836 embodies concentrated earth, mineral depth, and quiet endurance. Color #663836 is a near-black brown with subtle red undertones—dense, warm, and slightly opaque. #663836 evokes forest floor humus, roasted coffee beans, and unglazed pottery. In architectural color palettes, #663836’s used for trim, doors, and structural elements where permanence matters. Psychological research links such deep earth tones to increased perceived authenticity in heritage and artisanal branding. In design, color #663836 functions as a luxurious alternative to black. #663836 adds warmth to typography and packaging while reducing visual harshness. On digital screens, #663836 prevents the “void” effect of pure black, especially in dark mode interfaces. Print reproduction is excellent, particularly on matte finishes that enhance its tactile depth. Consumer studies show products framed in color #663836 are rated as more premium and handcrafted than those in standard black. Culturally, color #663836 reflects the beauty of decomposition—nutrients returning to soil, stories archived in wood. #663836 appears in archival design, ceramic studios, and slow literature as a symbol of cycles. Spiritually, #663836 connects to the root chakra’s foundational mode: being as belonging. Designers use color #663836 when they want to signal depth without drama. Its silence speaks volumes.

Color Conversion

Convert #663836 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
#663836
RGB
rgb(102, 56, 54)
HSL
hsl(2°, 31%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 47%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 47%, 40%)
XYZ
7.5595 5.9195 4.2342
Yxy
5.9195 0.4268 0.3342
Hunter Lab
24.3300 0.4373 0.1586
CIE-Lab
29.2084 20.1611 10.1866

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#663836 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

#663836 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 #663836 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+)

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #663836 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

#663836

protanopia

#525236

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #663836;

Text Color

color: #663836;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #663836;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66383640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #663836;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #663836 0%, #402322 100%);

#663836 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #663836 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.