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#722F16 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #722F16 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#722F16 Color Information

#722F16 RGB value is (114, 47, 22). The hex color red value is 114, green is 47, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 81 percent, 55percent.

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#722F16 Color Meaning

Color #722F16 embodies autumnal depth, quiet intensity, and earth-rooted warmth. #722F16 rich reddish-brown draws from fallen leaves and polished walnut, suggesting maturity without decay. Psychologically, color #722F16 creates a sense of shelter—#722F16 feels protective, intimate, and inherently stable. Designers use #722F16 in heritage publishing, luxury leather goods, and academic branding where knowledge is conveyed through texture, not just text. Historically tied to natural dyes and forest pigments, #722F16 avoids synthetic vibrancy in favor of organic resonance. Spiritually, #722F16 represents transformation that honors the past—change that composts rather than discards. Use color #722F16 when your message must feel lived in, not launched, and your audience values legacy over novelty.

Color Conversion

Convert #722F16 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
#722F16
RGB
rgb(114, 47, 22)
HSL
hsl(16°, 68%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 81%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 81%, 45%)
XYZ
8.1008 5.6684 1.4262
Yxy
5.6684 0.5331 0.3730
Hunter Lab
23.8084 0.6006 0.3330
CIE-Lab
28.5599 27.9703 29.6822

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green47 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#722F16 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

#722F16 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 #722F16 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+)

9.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #722F16 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

#722F16

protanopia

#55541c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #722F16;

Text Color

color: #722F16;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #722F16;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #722F1640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #722F16;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #722F16 0%, #491e0e 100%);

#722F16 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #722F16 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.