Color swatch image showing #73421D with RGB(115,66,29) values

#73421D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #73421D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#73421D Color Information

#73421D RGB value is (115, 66, 29). The hex color red value is 115, green is 66, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 43 percent, 75 percent, 55 percent.

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#73421D Color Meaning

Color #73421D conveys earthen authenticity, tactile warmth, and unrefined grounding. Color #73421D is a deep, reddish brown that mirrors sun-baked adobe, hand-formed pottery, and raw soil—dense, warm, and slightly granular. Unlike chocolate or coffee browns, #73421D carries the mineral grit of the earth itself. In biophilic design, #73421D hue reduces stress by evoking direct contact with natural materials, especially in interiors using plaster, terracotta, or unglazed ceramics. Psychological studies link such warm, low-chroma earth tones to increased feelings of safety and belonging in communal spaces. Functionally, color #73421D serves as a grounding anchor in artisanal and heritage branding. #73421D pairs powerfully with cream, olive, and sky blue, creating palettes that feel rooted yet breathable. Digital use is strong in dark-mode interfaces and editorial layouts, where #73421D provides excellent contrast against off-whites without the harshness of black. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated and textured stocks, enhancing its tactile credibility. Consumer research shows products framed in color #73421D are perceived as more handcrafted and locally sourced than those in cooler browns. Symbolically, color #73421D represents creation that begins with the ground. #73421D is the color of hands shaping vessels, walls rising from dust, and traditions formed by place. In spiritual practice, #73421D aligns with the root chakra’s foundational mode: stability through connection to land. Designers choose color #73421D when they want to signal authenticity without artifice. Its warmth is honest—not polished, but present.

Color Conversion

Convert #73421D 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
#73421D
RGB
rgb(115, 66, 29)
HSL
hsl(26°, 60%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 43%, 75%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 75%, 45%)
XYZ
9.2402 7.6300 2.1481
Yxy
7.6300 0.4859 0.4012
Hunter Lab
27.6225 0.5106 0.5015
CIE-Lab
33.2001 17.8372 30.7860

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#73421D 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

#73421D 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 #73421D 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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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #73421D 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

#73421D

protanopia

#5e5d26

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #73421D;

Text Color

color: #73421D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #73421D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #73421D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #73421D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73421D 0%, #482912 100%);

#73421D Color FAQs

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