#8A664A Color Information
#8A664A RGB value is (138, 102, 74). The hex color red value is 138, green is 102, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 30 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 46 percent, 46 percent.
#8A664A Color Meaning
Color #8A664A signifies warm transition, blended nature, and rustic comfort. #8A664A muted, earthy orange-brown evokes sun-baked clay, autumn leaves, and spices, suggesting a natural fusion. Psychologically, Dark Brown Tangelo (#8A664A) offers cozy reassurance and a sense of organic wholeness, blending excitement with calm. #8A664A culturally references adobe architecture, terracotta pottery, and the landscape of desert canyons. Spiritually, #8A664A color represents harmonious balance between energy and stability, the alchemy of earth and sun, acting as a reminder of integrated, layered existence.
Color Conversion
Convert #8A664A 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
#8A664A 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
#8A664A 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 #8A664A 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8A664A 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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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8A664A Color FAQs
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