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#886538 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #886538 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#886538 Color Information

#886538 RGB value is (136, 101, 56). The hex color red value is 136, green is 101, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 59 percent, 47percent.

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#886538 Color Meaning

Color #886538 conveys desert resilience, adaptive neutrality, and earth-integrated pragmatism. Color #886538 is a mid-tone brown with subtle red and grey undertones—named after the animal’s fur and the arid landscapes #886538 inhabits. #886538 mirrors sun-baked soil, dried grass, and weathered leather: warm enough to feel alive, muted enough to blend. In military and outdoor design, #886538 hue signals tactical neutrality—functional camouflage that doesn’t draw attention. Environmental psychology links such warm, desaturated earth tones to increased perceived durability and self-reliance in gear and apparel branding. In product and interface design, color #886538 serves as a grounding neutral in rugged and minimalist aesthetics. #886538 pairs powerfully with olive, rust, and sky blue, creating palettes that feel both utilitarian and organic. Digital contrast is strong against cream and light greys, and #886538 meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated and recycled stocks, enhancing its authenticity in sustainable and outdoor markets. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #886538 for field equipment, boots, and expedition gear. Symbolically, color #886538 represents survival through adaptability—not hiding, but harmonizing. #886538 appears in wilderness education, survivalist branding, and indigenous storytelling as a symbol of quiet intelligence. Spiritually, #886538 aligns with the root chakra’s resilient mode: stability that moves with the land. Designers choose color #886538 when they want to signal strength that listens to the environment. Its neutrality is strategic, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #886538 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
#886538
RGB
rgb(136, 101, 56)
HSL
hsl(34°, 42%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 59%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 59%, 53%)
XYZ
15.5208 14.8271 5.7853
Yxy
14.8271 0.4295 0.4103
Hunter Lab
38.5060 0.5112 1.1757
CIE-Lab
45.3965 8.6531 30.6676

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#886538 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

#886538 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 #886538 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+)

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #886538 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: #886538;

Text Color

color: #886538;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #886538;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88653840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #886538;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #886538 0%, #533e22 100%);

#886538 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #886538 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.