#856D4E Color Meaning and Information

#856D4E Color Information

#856D4E RGB value is (133, 109, 78). The hex color red value is 133, green is 109, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 41 percent, 48 percent.

#856D4E

rgb(133, 109, 78)

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#856D4E Color Meaning

Color #856D4E conveys earthiness, tradition, and aged depth. #856D4E brown tone carries the feeling of ink, wood, and historical surfaces. Consequently, color #856D4E feels thoughtful and rooted. Psychologically, color #856D4E encourages reflection and slow decision making. #856D4E promotes focus without emotional intensity. Culturally and symbolically, color #856D4E references classical illustration, old manuscripts, and heritage design. Spiritually, #856D4E represents memory, continuity, and grounded wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #856D4E 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

#856D4E

RGB

rgb(133, 109, 78)

HSL

hsl(34°, 26%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 18%, 41%, 48%)

HSV

hsv(34°, 41%, 52%)

XYZ

16.5167 16.4739 9.5170

Yxy

16.4739 0.3886 0.3876

Hunter Lab

40.5881 0.3241 1.0074

CIE-Lab

47.5902 4.9218 20.8798

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)

52%

Green109 / 255 (43%)

43%

Blue78 / 255 (31%)

31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow41 / 100 (41%)

41%

Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)

48%

Color Variations

#856D4E 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

#856D4E 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 #856D4E 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:#856D4E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #856D4E 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

#856D4E

protanopia

#7b7a56

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #856D4E;

Text Color

color: #856D4E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #856D4E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #856D4E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #856D4E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #856D4E 0%, #4f412e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #856D4E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.