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#856D35 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #856D35 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#856D35 Color Information

#856D35 RGB value is (133, 109, 53). The hex color red value is 133, green is 109, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 60 percent, 48percent.

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#856D35 Color Meaning

Color #856D35 signifies earthy stability, rooted growth, and natural resilience. #856D35 muted olive-brown evokes forest floor and fertile soil. Psychologically, color #856D35 fosters grounded thinking, practical planning, and emotional steadiness. Designers use #856D35 to suggest organic authenticity and durable aesthetics. Symbolically, color #856D35 represents rooted energy, endurance, and natural wisdom. Cultural meanings connect #856D35 to agriculture and craftsmanship. Spiritually, color #856D35 embodies grounded vitality and patient development.

Color Conversion

Convert #856D35 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
#856D35
RGB
rgb(133, 109, 53)
HSL
hsl(42°, 43%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 60%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 60%, 52%)
XYZ
15.7841 16.1809 5.6595
Yxy
16.1809 0.4195 0.4301
Hunter Lab
40.2255 0.1513 1.4179
CIE-Lab
47.2109 2.3691 34.3448

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#856D35 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

#856D35 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 #856D35 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+)

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #856D35 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

#856D35

protanopia

#7b7a43

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #856D35;

Text Color

color: #856D35;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #856D35;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #856D3540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #856D35;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856D35 0%, #504120 100%);

#856D35 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #856D35 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.