Color swatch image showing #81612B with RGB(129,97,43) values
Color swatch image showing #81612B with RGB(129,97,43) values

#81612B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #81612B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#81612B Color Information

#81612B RGB value is (129, 97, 43). The hex color red value is 129, green is 97, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 67 percent, 49 percent.

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#81612B Color Meaning

Color #81612B expresses profound grounding, earthy reliability, and structural support. #81612B dark brown-orange shade reinforces stability and practicality, embodying a mature, seasoned energy. Color #81612B encourages contemplation, focus, and an appreciation of natural textures. Psychologically, color #81612B promotes persistence, responsibility, and dependable behavior. In Western culture, #81612B represents classic warmth, leather, and heritage craftsmanship. Eastern symbolism emphasizes endurance, tradition, and a deep connection to earth elements. Fengshui interprets #81612B as an anchor color, fostering stability and material security in homes and workplaces. Spiritually, color #81612B aligns with the Root Chakra, intensifying grounding energy, physical presence, and life-force stability. Artists use #81612B deep shade in woodwork, rustic interiors, and natural-themed designs to create strong visual weight while maintaining warmth. Its dark intensity communicates authority with comfort.

Color Conversion

Convert #81612B 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
#81612B
RGB
rgb(129, 97, 43)
HSL
hsl(38°, 50%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 67%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 67%, 51%)
XYZ
13.7640 13.3909 4.1448
Yxy
13.3909 0.4397 0.4278
Hunter Lab
36.5936 0.3526 1.1256
CIE-Lab
43.3465 6.7624 35.0430

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#81612B 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

#81612B 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 #81612B 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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#81612B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #81612B 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

#81612B

protanopia

#737338

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #81612B;

Text Color

color: #81612B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #81612B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #81612B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #81612B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #81612B 0%, #503c1b 100%);

#81612B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #81612B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.