#8B732C Color Meaning and Information

#8B732C Color Information

#8B732C RGB value is (139, 115, 44). The hex color red value is 139, green is 115, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 68 percent, 45percent.

#8B732C

rgb(139, 115, 44)

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#8B732C Color Meaning

color #8B732C is a medium-dark, muted brown-yellow shade, a warm earthy tone in the yellow and brown spectrum. Color #8B732C psychologically evokes stability, groundedness, and practical energy, supporting concentration and thoughtful planning. Culturally, Color #8B732C is applied in heritage design, crafts, and interiors to symbolize tradition, warmth, and reliability. Spiritually, #8B732C resonates with the root chakra, promoting grounding, security, and energy stabilization. Feng Shui views #8B732C shade as anchoring and supportive, making #8B732C ideal for workspaces, study areas, or any environment needing rooted energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B732C 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

#8B732C

RGB

rgb(139, 115, 44)

HSL

hsl(45°, 52%, 36%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 17%, 68%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(45°, 68%, 55%)

XYZ

17.2328 17.9323 4.9359

Yxy

17.9323 0.4297 0.4472

Hunter Lab

42.3465 0.0743 1.8210

CIE-Lab

49.4139 1.0368 41.4702

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green115 / 255 (45%)

45%

Blue44 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Yellow68 / 100 (68%)

68%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B732C 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

#8B732C 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 #8B732C 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:#8B732C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B732C 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

#8B732C

protanopia

#81803d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B732C;

Text Color

color: #8B732C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B732C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B732C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B732C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B732C 0%, #55461b 100%);

Related Colors

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