Color swatch image showing #836942 with RGB(131,105,66) values
Color swatch image showing #836942 with RGB(131,105,66) values

#836942 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #836942 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#836942 Color Information

#836942 RGB value is (131, 105, 66). The hex color red value is 131, green is 105, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 50 percent, 49 percent.

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#836942 Color Meaning

Color #836942 signifies stability, subtle resilience, and understated presence. #836942 deep brown carries muted green undertones, which provide quiet depth and a natural, organic feel. #836942’s a color that blends rather than dominates. In color psychology, color #836942 encourages grounded thinking and patience. #836942 reduces overstimulation while enhancing focus on practical tasks. #836942 makes #836942 ideal for spaces where contemplation and order are valued. Symbolically, color #836942 connects to natural pigments, historical art, and environmental authenticity. Spiritually, #836942 conveys humility, reliability, and connection to the physical world, reinforcing a sense of steady support.

Color Conversion

Convert #836942 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
#836942
RGB
rgb(131, 105, 66)
HSL
hsl(36°, 33%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 50%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 50%, 51%)
XYZ
15.3950 15.3218 7.3003
Yxy
15.3218 0.4049 0.4030
Hunter Lab
39.1431 0.3028 1.0825
CIE-Lab
46.0718 5.0018 25.7705

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#836942 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

#836942 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 #836942 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+)

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #836942 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

#836942

protanopia

#78784b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #836942;

Text Color

color: #836942;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #836942;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #83694240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #836942;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #836942 0%, #504028 100%);

#836942 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #836942 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.