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#838B66 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #838B66 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#838B66 Color Information

#838B66 RGB value is (131, 139, 102). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 102. Its HSL format shows a hue of 73°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent, 45percent.

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#838B66 Color Meaning

Color #838B66 conveys subtle stability, groundedness, and natural elegance. #838B66 muted yellow-brown shade evokes earthy calm, reliability, and understated sophistication. Psychologically, color #838B66 promotes composure, measured reflection, and a calming presence, ideal for grounded spaces or neutral palettes. Culturally, color #838B66 symbolizes maturity, practicality, and natural simplicity in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #838B66 to earth energy, stability, and moderation. Fengshui values #838B66 for balancing heavier or vivid colors, enhancing grounded energy, and fostering calm focus. Spiritually, #838B66 resonates with the root and solar plexus chakras, promoting security, balance, and steady vitality. In design and arts, color #838B66 is effective as a base tone, accent, or neutral backdrop. Its muted, earthy quality pairs with brighter yellows, greens, or browns, commonly seen in interiors, natural-themed artwork, and classic design palettes.

Color Conversion

Convert #838B66 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
#838B66
RGB
rgb(131, 139, 102)
HSL
hsl(73°, 15%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 27%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(73°, 27%, 55%)
XYZ
20.9910 24.2498 16.1447
Yxy
24.2498 0.3420 0.3950
Hunter Lab
49.2441 -0.9421 1.4891
CIE-Lab
56.3371 -9.5698 18.8620

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue102 / 255 (40%)
40%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#838B66 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

#838B66 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 #838B66 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #838B66 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

#838B66

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #838B66;

Text Color

color: #838B66;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #838B66;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #838B6640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #838B66;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #838B66 0%, #4d523c 100%);

#838B66 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #838B66 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.