#838B70 Color Meaning and Information

#838B70 Color Information

#838B70 RGB value is (131, 139, 112). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 112. Its HSL format shows a hue of 78°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent, 45percent.

#838B70

rgb(131, 139, 112)

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#838B70 Color Meaning

Color #838B70 conveys deep muted warmth, subtle grounding, and understated sophistication. Its olive-toned yellow evokes aged sunlight and reflective calm. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon4 (#838B70) promotes focus, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #838B70 provides a strong neutral accent in earthy or muted palettes, adding visual depth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #838B70 represents maturity, calm strength, and quiet vitality. Spiritually, color #838B70 fosters inner stability, mindful contemplation, and enduring balance. Across cultures, #838B70 is tied to rustic elegance, natural heritage, and grounded aesthetic principles.

Color Conversion

Convert #838B70 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

#838B70

RGB

rgb(131, 139, 112)

HSL

hsl(78°, 11%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(6%, 0%, 19%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(78°, 19%, 55%)

XYZ

21.5173 24.4604 18.9165

Yxy

24.4604 0.3316 0.3769

Hunter Lab

49.4575 -0.7962 1.1249

CIE-Lab

56.5458 -7.9642 13.4809

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue112 / 255 (44%)

44%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#838B70 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

#838B70 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 #838B70 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#838B70

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #838B70 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

#838B70

protanopia

#868777

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #838B70;

Text Color

color: #838B70;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #838B70;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #838B7040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #838B70;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #838B70 0%, #4d5242 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #838B70 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.