Color swatch image showing #816138 with RGB(129,97,56) values

#816138 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #816138 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#816138 Color Information

#816138 RGB value is (129, 97, 56). The hex color red value is 129, green is 97, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 57 percent, 49 percent.

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#816138 Color Meaning

Color #816138 conveys desert resilience, adaptive neutrality, and earth-integrated pragmatism. Color #816138 is a mid-tone brown with subtle red and grey undertones—named after the animal’s fur and the arid landscapes #816138 inhabits. #816138 mirrors sun-baked soil, dried grass, and weathered leather: warm enough to feel alive, muted enough to blend. In military and outdoor design, #816138 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 #816138 serves as a grounding neutral in rugged and minimalist aesthetics. #816138 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 #816138 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 #816138 for field equipment, boots, and expedition gear. Symbolically, color #816138 represents survival through adaptability—not hiding, but harmonizing. #816138 appears in wilderness education, survivalist branding, and indigenous storytelling as a symbol of quiet intelligence. Spiritually, #816138 aligns with the root chakra’s resilient mode: stability that moves with the land. Designers choose color #816138 when they want to signal strength that listens to the environment. Its neutrality is strategic, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #816138 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
#816138
RGB
rgb(129, 97, 56)
HSL
hsl(34°, 39%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 57%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 57%, 51%)
XYZ
14.0418 13.5020 5.6075
Yxy
13.5020 0.4236 0.4073
Hunter Lab
36.7451 0.4129 0.9849
CIE-Lab
43.5102 7.8113 28.1936

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#816138 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

#816138 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 #816138 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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#816138

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 #816138 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

#816138

protanopia

#737342

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #816138;

Text Color

color: #816138;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #816138;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #81613840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #816138;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #816138 0%, #4e3b22 100%);

#816138 Color FAQs

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