Color swatch image showing #826639 with RGB(130,102,57) values

#826639 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #826639 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#826639 Color Information

#826639 RGB value is (130, 102, 57). The hex color red value is 130, green is 102, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 56 percent, 49 percent.

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#826639 Color Meaning

Color #826639 conveys desert resilience, adaptive neutrality, and earth-integrated pragmatism. Color #826639 is a mid-tone brown with subtle red and grey undertones—named after the animal’s fur and the arid landscapes #826639 inhabits. #826639 mirrors sun-baked soil, dried grass, and weathered leather: warm enough to feel alive, muted enough to blend. In military and outdoor design, #826639 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 #826639 serves as a grounding neutral in rugged and minimalist aesthetics. #826639 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 #826639 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 #826639 for field equipment, boots, and expedition gear. Symbolically, color #826639 represents survival through adaptability—not hiding, but harmonizing. #826639 appears in wilderness education, survivalist branding, and indigenous storytelling as a symbol of quiet intelligence. Spiritually, #826639 aligns with the root chakra’s resilient mode: stability that moves with the land. Designers choose color #826639 when they want to signal strength that listens to the environment. Its neutrality is strategic, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #826639 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
#826639
RGB
rgb(130, 102, 57)
HSL
hsl(37°, 39%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 56%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 56%, 51%)
XYZ
14.6958 14.5440 5.9036
Yxy
14.5440 0.4182 0.4138
Hunter Lab
38.1366 0.3092 1.1165
CIE-Lab
45.0032 5.4178 29.4802

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#826639 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

#826639 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 #826639 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+)

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #826639 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

#826639

protanopia

#767644

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #826639;

Text Color

color: #826639;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #826639;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #82663940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #826639;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #826639 0%, #503e23 100%);

#826639 Color FAQs

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