Color swatch image showing #856D37 with RGB(133,109,55) values

#856D37 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #856D37 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#856D37 Color Information

#856D37 RGB value is (133, 109, 55). The hex color red value is 133, green is 109, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 59 percent, 48 percent.

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#856D37 Color Meaning

Color #856D37 signifies earthy stability, rooted growth, and natural resilience. #856D37 muted olive-brown evokes forest floor and fertile soil. Psychologically, color #856D37 fosters grounded thinking, practical planning, and emotional steadiness. Designers use #856D37 to suggest organic authenticity and durable aesthetics. Symbolically, color #856D37 represents rooted energy, endurance, and natural wisdom. Cultural meanings connect #856D37 to agriculture and craftsmanship. Spiritually, color #856D37 embodies grounded vitality and patient development.

Color Conversion

Convert #856D37 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
#856D37
RGB
rgb(133, 109, 55)
HSL
hsl(42°, 41%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 59%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 59%, 52%)
XYZ
15.8311 16.1997 5.9069
Yxy
16.1997 0.4173 0.4270
Hunter Lab
40.2489 0.1623 1.3918
CIE-Lab
47.2354 2.5361 33.3148

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#856D37 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

#856D37 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 #856D37 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
#856D37

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #856D37 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

#856D37

protanopia

#7b7a44

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #856D37;

Text Color

color: #856D37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #856D37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #856D3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #856D37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856D37 0%, #514322 100%);

#856D37 Color FAQs

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