Color swatch image showing #836969 with RGB(131,105,105) values
Color swatch image showing #836969 with RGB(131,105,105) values

#836969 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #836969 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#836969 Color Information

#836969 RGB value is (131, 105, 105). The hex color red value is 131, green is 105, and blue is 105. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 20 percent, 49 percent.

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#836969 Color Meaning

Color #836969 conveys subtle strength, grounded warmth, and refined maturity. #836969 dark muted pink-brown provides stability while maintaining a gentle emotional undertone. Psychologically, color #836969 encourages patience, reflective thinking, and steady emotional regulation. #836969 fosters thoughtful decision-making and calm composure. Culturally, color #836969 is linked to classic design, traditional textiles, and natural materials. Spiritually, #836969 symbolizes resilience, grounded energy, and the quiet integration of emotional and practical intelligence.

Color Conversion

Convert #836969 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
#836969
RGB
rgb(131, 105, 105)
HSL
hsl(0°, 11%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 20%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 20%, 51%)
XYZ
16.9615 15.9484 15.5490
Yxy
15.9484 0.3500 0.3291
Hunter Lab
39.9354 0.6694 0.2138
CIE-Lab
46.9067 10.3504 3.9210

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue105 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#836969 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

#836969 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 #836969 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.

#FFFFFF
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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #836969 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

#836969

protanopia

#787869

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #836969;

Text Color

color: #836969;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #836969;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #83696940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #836969;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #836969 0%, #4d3e3e 100%);

#836969 Color FAQs

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