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#856D1B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #856D1B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#856D1B Color Information

#856D1B RGB value is (133, 109, 27). The hex color red value is 133, green is 109, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 80 percent, 48percent.

#856D1B
rgb(133, 109, 27)
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#856D1B Color Meaning

color #856D1B signifies understated sophistication, groundedness, and calm resilience. #856D1B muted brown Color #856D1B mirrors earthy terrain, stone textures, and natural surfaces. Psychologically, #856D1B promotes focus, patience, and practical reasoning, supporting reflective and stable thought patterns. Culturally, Color #856D1B appears in interior design, fashion, and artisan work, representing authenticity, natural elegance, and functional beauty. Spiritually, #856D1B channels composure, endurance, and a rooted connection to the earth, offering a stabilizing presence that enhances both inner clarity and measured action.

Color Conversion

Convert #856D1B 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
#856D1B
RGB
rgb(133, 109, 27)
HSL
hsl(46°, 66%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 80%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 80%, 52%)
XYZ
15.3393 16.0030 3.3173
Yxy
16.0030 0.4426 0.4617
Hunter Lab
40.0037 0.0480 1.6634
CIE-Lab
46.9784 0.7653 46.1181

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#856D1B 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

#856D1B 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 #856D1B 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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#856D1B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #856D1B 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

#856D1B

protanopia

#7b7a2f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #856D1B;

Text Color

color: #856D1B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #856D1B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #856D1B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #856D1B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856D1B 0%, #514211 100%);

#856D1B Color FAQs

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