#8B795F Color Information
#8B795F RGB value is (139, 121, 95). The hex color red value is 139, green is 121, and blue is 95. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 32 percent, 45 percent.
#8B795F Color Meaning
Color #8B795F is the deepest and most grounded variant, resembling shadowed canyon walls, raw silk, and antique parchment. Color #8B795F transcends typical “greige” territory by retaining a clear warm undertone—neither muddy nor ashy. #8B795F’s a neutral with backbone, suitable for spaces that demand both sophistication and stillness. Neuroaesthetically, color #8B795F 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, #8B795F hue wraps the viewer in warmth—a psychological “embrace” that feels protective, not oppressive. Culturally, color #8B795F aligns with Indigenous and desert architectural principles that prioritize thermal regulation and visual harmony with landscape. #8B795F’s a color of adaptation, not imposition. In sustainable design, #8B795F references passive cooling strategies and local material sourcing—making #8B795F more than aesthetic; #8B795F’s ecological. Symbolically, color #8B795F signifies wisdom earned through time. #8B795F’s the color of aged books, weathered hands, and silent observation. In UI or print design, #8B795F conveys authority without coldness—perfect for legal, academic, or archival contexts where trust is built through consistency, not flash.
Color Conversion
Convert #8B795F 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.
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Color Variations
#8B795F 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
#8B795F 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 #8B795F 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8B795F 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8B795F Color FAQs
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