Color swatch image showing #816136 with RGB(129,97,54) values

#816136 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #816136 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#816136 Color Information

#816136 RGB value is (129, 97, 54). The hex color red value is 129, green is 97, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 58 percent, 49 percent.

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#816136 Color Meaning

Color #816136 conveys desert resilience, adaptive neutrality, and earth-integrated pragmatism. Color #816136 is a mid-tone brown with subtle red and grey undertones—named after the animal’s fur and the arid landscapes #816136 inhabits. #816136 mirrors sun-baked soil, dried grass, and weathered leather: warm enough to feel alive, muted enough to blend. In military and outdoor design, #816136 hue signals tactical neutrality—functional camouflage that doesn’t draw attention. Environmental psychology links such warm, desaturated earth tones to increased perceived durability and self-reliance in gear and apparel branding. In product and interface design, color #816136 serves as a grounding neutral in rugged and minimalist aesthetics. #816136 pairs powerfully with olive, rust, and sky blue, creating palettes that feel both utilitarian and organic. Digital contrast is strong against cream and light greys, and #816136 meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated and recycled stocks, enhancing its authenticity in sustainable and outdoor markets. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #816136 for field equipment, boots, and expedition gear. Symbolically, color #816136 represents survival through adaptability—not hiding, but harmonizing. #816136 appears in wilderness education, survivalist branding, and indigenous storytelling as a symbol of quiet intelligence. Spiritually, #816136 aligns with the root chakra’s resilient mode: stability that moves with the land. Designers choose color #816136 when they want to signal strength that listens to the environment. Its neutrality is strategic, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #816136 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
#816136
RGB
rgb(129, 97, 54)
HSL
hsl(34°, 41%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 58%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 58%, 51%)
XYZ
13.9938 13.4829 5.3549
Yxy
13.4829 0.4262 0.4107
Hunter Lab
36.7191 0.4024 1.0093
CIE-Lab
43.4820 7.6316 29.2792

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#816136 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

#816136 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 #816136 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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#816136

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #816136 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

#816136

protanopia

#737340

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #816136;

Text Color

color: #816136;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #816136;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #81613640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #816136;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #816136 0%, #4f3b21 100%);

#816136 Color FAQs

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