Color swatch image showing #8B4733 with RGB(139,71,51) values
Color swatch image showing #8B4733 with RGB(139,71,51) values

#8B4733 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B4733 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B4733 Color Information

#8B4733 RGB value is (139, 71, 51). The hex color red value is 139, green is 71, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 63 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B4733 Color Meaning

Color #8B4733 signals depth, emotional fortitude, and steady warmth. #8B4733 darker reddish-brown color #8B4733 conveys psychological grounding, resilience, and mature emotional expression. Culturally, color #8B4733 is common in heritage design, woodwork, and classic fashion, representing reliability, enduring style, and subtle warmth. Spiritually, #8B4733 channels stability, rootedness, and patient strength, fostering a deep connection to both self and environment. Its rich tone commands respect while remaining approachable.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B4733 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
#8B4733
RGB
rgb(139, 71, 51)
HSL
hsl(14°, 46%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 63%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 63%, 55%)
XYZ
13.4982 10.2345 4.3960
Yxy
10.2345 0.4799 0.3638
Hunter Lab
31.9914 1.1215 0.6363
CIE-Lab
38.2600 26.9860 24.9405

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B4733 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

#8B4733 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 #8B4733 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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#8B4733

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B4733 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

#8B4733

protanopia

#6e6d38

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B4733;

Text Color

color: #8B4733;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B4733;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B473340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B4733;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B4733 0%, #542b1f 100%);

#8B4733 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8B4733 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.