LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) Color Meaning and Information

LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) Color Information

LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) RGB value is (139, 87, 66). The hex color red value is 139, green is 87, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 53 percent, 45 percent.

LightSalmon4

#8B5742

rgb(139, 87, 66)

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LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) Color Meaning

LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) signifies earthy stability, subtle strength, and grounded warmth. Its deep muted reddish-brown tone evokes natural textures and autumnal landscapes. Psychologically, LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) enhances patience, emotional composure, and thoughtful reflection. In design, LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) complements rustic, earthy, or muted palettes, providing depth and visual grounding. Symbolically, it embodies resilience, maturity, and understated warmth. Spiritually, LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) fosters inner stability, grounded mindfulness, and reflective awareness. Across cultures, it resonates with natural textures, heritage aesthetics, and enduring charm.

Color Conversion

Convert LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) 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

#8B5742

RGB

rgb(139, 87, 66)

HSL

hsl(17°, 36%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 37%, 53%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(17°, 53%, 55%)

XYZ

15.0390 12.6987 6.8127

Yxy

12.6987 0.4353 0.3675

Hunter Lab

35.6352 0.9837 0.7367

CIE-Lab

42.3057 19.1178 21.1278

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green87 / 255 (34%)

34%

Blue66 / 255 (26%)

26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Yellow53 / 100 (53%)

53%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) 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

LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) 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 LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8B5742

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B5742 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

LightSalmon4 (#8B5742)

protanopia

#747447

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B5742;

Text Color

color: #8B5742;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B5742;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B574240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B5742;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5742 0%, #543427 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to LightSalmon4 (#8B5742) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.