Color swatch image showing #856D45 with RGB(133,109,69) values

#856D45 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #856D45 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#856D45 Color Information

#856D45 RGB value is (133, 109, 69). The hex color red value is 133, green is 109, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 48 percent, 48 percent.

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#856D45 Color Meaning

Color #856D45 signifies stability, subtle resilience, and understated presence. #856D45 deep brown carries muted green undertones, which provide quiet depth and a natural, organic feel. #856D45’s a color that blends rather than dominates. In color psychology, color #856D45 encourages grounded thinking and patience. #856D45 reduces overstimulation while enhancing focus on practical tasks. #856D45 makes #856D45 ideal for spaces where contemplation and order are valued. Symbolically, color #856D45 connects to natural pigments, historical art, and environmental authenticity. Spiritually, #856D45 conveys humility, reliability, and connection to the physical world, reinforcing a sense of steady support.

Color Conversion

Convert #856D45 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
#856D45
RGB
rgb(133, 109, 69)
HSL
hsl(37°, 32%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 48%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 48%, 52%)
XYZ
16.2157 16.3535 7.9321
Yxy
16.3535 0.4004 0.4038
Hunter Lab
40.4395 0.2527 1.1770
CIE-Lab
47.4349 3.8859 25.8411

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#856D45 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

#856D45 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 #856D45 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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#856D45

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #856D45 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

#856D45

protanopia

#7b7a4f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #856D45;

Text Color

color: #856D45;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #856D45;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #856D4540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #856D45;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856D45 0%, #51422a 100%);

#856D45 Color FAQs

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