#856D64 Color Meaning and Information

#856D64 Color Information

#856D64 RGB value is (133, 109, 100). The hex color red value is 133, green is 109, and blue is 100. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 25 percent, 48percent.

#856D64

rgb(133, 109, 100)

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#856D64 Color Meaning

Color #856D64 conveys subtle strength, grounded warmth, and refined maturity. #856D64 dark muted pink-brown provides stability while maintaining a gentle emotional undertone. Psychologically, color #856D64 encourages patience, reflective thinking, and steady emotional regulation. #856D64 fosters thoughtful decision-making and calm composure. Culturally, color #856D64 is linked to classic design, traditional textiles, and natural materials. Spiritually, #856D64 symbolizes resilience, grounded energy, and the quiet integration of emotional and practical intelligence.

Color Conversion

Convert #856D64 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

#856D64

RGB

rgb(133, 109, 100)

HSL

hsl(16°, 14%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 18%, 25%, 48%)

HSV

hsv(16°, 25%, 52%)

XYZ

17.4418 16.8439 14.3885

Yxy

16.8439 0.3583 0.3461

Hunter Lab

41.0413 0.5465 0.4780

CIE-Lab

48.0628 7.9996 8.5825

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)

52%

Green109 / 255 (43%)

43%

Blue100 / 255 (39%)

39%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)

48%

Color Variations

#856D64 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

#856D64 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 #856D64 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:#856D64

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.81:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.81:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.81:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #856D64 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

#856D64

protanopia

#7b7a66

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #856D64;

Text Color

color: #856D64;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #856D64;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #856D6440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #856D64;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856D64 0%, #50413c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #856D64 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.