Color swatch image showing #8A795E with RGB(138,121,94) values

#8A795E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8A795E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8A795E Color Information

#8A795E RGB value is (138, 121, 94). The hex color red value is 138, green is 121, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 32 percent, 46 percent.

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#8A795E Color Meaning

Color #8A795E is the deepest and most grounded variant, resembling shadowed canyon walls, raw silk, and antique parchment. Color #8A795E transcends typical “greige” territory by retaining a clear warm undertone—neither muddy nor ashy. #8A795E’s a neutral with backbone, suitable for spaces that demand both sophistication and stillness. Neuroaesthetically, color #8A795E supports introspection. Its low luminance reduces visual stimulation, which can enhance focus in reading rooms, meditation spaces, or executive offices. Unlike cool dark grays that feel isolating, #8A795E hue wraps the viewer in warmth—a psychological “embrace” that feels protective, not oppressive. Culturally, color #8A795E aligns with Indigenous and desert architectural principles that prioritize thermal regulation and visual harmony with landscape. #8A795E’s a color of adaptation, not imposition. In sustainable design, #8A795E references passive cooling strategies and local material sourcing—making #8A795E more than aesthetic; #8A795E’s ecological. Symbolically, color #8A795E signifies wisdom earned through time. #8A795E’s the color of aged books, weathered hands, and silent observation. In UI or print design, #8A795E conveys authority without coldness—perfect for legal, academic, or archival contexts where trust is built through consistency, not flash.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A795E 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
#8A795E
RGB
rgb(138, 121, 94)
HSL
hsl(37°, 19%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 32%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 32%, 54%)
XYZ
19.3390 19.8862 13.4088
Yxy
19.8862 0.3674 0.3778
Hunter Lab
44.5939 0.1815 1.0836
CIE-Lab
51.7083 2.2360 17.2345

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#8A795E 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

#8A795E 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 #8A795E 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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#8A795E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A795E 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

#8A795E

protanopia

#838265

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A795E;

Text Color

color: #8A795E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A795E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A795E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A795E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A795E 0%, #514737 100%);

#8A795E Color FAQs

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