Color swatch image showing #885803 with RGB(136,88,3) values
Color swatch image showing #885803 with RGB(136,88,3) values

#885803 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #885803 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#885803 Color Information

#885803 RGB value is (136, 88, 3). The hex color red value is 136, green is 88, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 98 percent, 47 percent.

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#885803 Color Meaning

Color #885803 absorbs light into depth. #885803 near-brown orange functions as the darkest in the X11 orange sequence—so desaturated #885803 borders on russet. Color #885803 doesn’t radiate; #885803 anchors. Historically used for text and borders in monochrome interfaces, color #885803 provides warmth without distraction. In print design, color #885803 mimics sepia tones and aged ink, making #885803 ideal for archival reproductions and heritage packaging. Color #885803 feels historical because #885803 references material decay—ink oxidation, paper yellowing, leather darkening. Today, #885803 appears in luxury coffee, tobacco alternatives, and slow fashion where subtlety signals connoisseurship. Paired with cream or slate, color #885803 creates palettes that feel collected, not designed. Color #885803 doesn’t seek the spotlight—#885803 holds the frame.

Color Conversion

Convert #885803 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
#885803
RGB
rgb(136, 88, 3)
HSL
hsl(38°, 96%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 98%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 98%, 53%)
XYZ
13.6595 12.2203 1.7250
Yxy
12.2203 0.4948 0.4427
Hunter Lab
34.9575 0.6645 1.1933
CIE-Lab
41.5641 13.7790 49.0176

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#885803 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

#885803 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 #885803 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+)

6.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #885803 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #885803;

Text Color

color: #885803;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #885803;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88580340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #885803;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #885803 0%, #553602 100%);

#885803 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #885803 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.