#8B650C Color Meaning and Information

#8B650C Color Information

#8B650C RGB value is (139, 101, 12). The hex color red value is 139, green is 101, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 91 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B650C Color Meaning

Color #8B650C signifies antiquated treasure, profound legacy, and shadowed gold. #8B650C very dark, brownish-yellow is the deepest shade, suggesting artifacts buried in earth, old manuscripts, and gilding in dim light. Psychologically, color #8B650C implies hidden value, historical secrets, and rewards that require uncovering. #8B650C culturally references archaeology, antique furniture interiors, and the solemn tones of old master paintings. Spiritually, #8B650C 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 #8B650C 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

#8B650C

RGB

rgb(139, 101, 12)

HSL

hsl(42°, 84%, 30%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 91%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 91%, 55%)

XYZ

15.3675 14.8229 2.3990

Yxy

14.8229 0.4715 0.4548

Hunter Lab

38.5005 0.4577 1.5593

CIE-Lab

45.3906 7.7755 49.7775

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green101 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B650C 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

#8B650C 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 #8B650C 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:#8B650C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B650C 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

#8B650C

protanopia

#7b7a22

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B650C;

Text Color

color: #8B650C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B650C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B650C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B650C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B650C 0%, #573f08 100%);

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