#8A6616 Color Information
#8A6616 RGB value is (138, 102, 22). The hex color red value is 138, green is 102, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 84 percent, 46percent.
#8A6616 Color Meaning
color #8A6616 signifies antiquated treasure, profound legacy, and shadowed gold. #8A6616 very dark, brownish-yellow is the deepest shade, suggesting artifacts buried in earth, old manuscripts, and gilding in dim light. Psychologically, Color #8A6616 implies hidden value, historical secrets, and rewards that require uncovering. #8A6616 culturally references archaeology, antique furniture interiors, and the solemn tones of old master paintings. Spiritually, #8A6616 color represents ancestral wisdom, wealth buried within the self, and light that is remembered rather than seen, embodying a mysterious and deeply historical form of value.
Color Conversion
Convert #8A6616 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.
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Color Variations
#8A6616 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
#8A6616 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 #8A6616 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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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8A6616 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8A6616 Color FAQs
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