Color swatch image showing #873259 with RGB(135,50,89) values

#873259 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #873259 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#873259 Color Information

#873259 RGB value is (135, 50, 89). The hex color red value is 135, green is 50, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 332°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 34 percent, 47 percent.

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#873259 Color Meaning

Color #873259 signifies emotional depth, creative insight, and subtle intensity. In color psychology, #873259 encourages reflection, imaginative thought, and controlled emotional expression. In cultures and history, color #873259 appears in textiles, art, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, passion, and refined aesthetic. From a spiritual perspective, color #873259 embodies mindful introspection, deliberate creativity, and balanced emotional awareness. #873259 supports thoughtful engagement and reflective observation.

Color Conversion

Convert #873259 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
#873259
RGB
rgb(135, 50, 89)
HSL
hsl(332°, 46%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 34%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(332°, 63%, 53%)
XYZ
12.9354 8.1534 10.3432
Yxy
8.1534 0.4115 0.2594
Hunter Lab
28.5542 1.3767 -0.1233
CIE-Lab
34.3003 40.3767 -4.5314

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#873259 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

#873259 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 #873259 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+)

7.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #873259 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

#873259

protanopia

#626150

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #873259;

Text Color

color: #873259;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #873259;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #87325940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #873259;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #873259 0%, #521e36 100%);

#873259 Color FAQs

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