Color swatch image showing LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) with RGB(139,129,76) values

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) Color Information

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) RGB value is (139, 129, 76). The hex color red value is 139, green is 129, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 45 percent, 45 percent.

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rgb(139, 129, 76)
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LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) Color Meaning

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) conveys earthy stability, composed warmth, and quiet sophistication. Its deep muted gold tone evokes autumn leaves and natural textures. Psychologically, LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) enhances focus, patience, and grounded emotional balance. In design, LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) pairs effectively with neutrals, greens, or rustic palettes for rich, harmonious compositions. Symbolically, it represents endurance, natural elegance, and subtle authority. Spiritually, LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) encourages mindful presence, steady awareness, and inner grounding. Across cultures, it resonates with nature, heritage aesthetics, and calm, enduring spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) 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
#8B814C
RGB
rgb(139, 129, 76)
HSL
hsl(50°, 29%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 45%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 45%, 55%)
XYZ
19.8022 21.7113 9.9845
Yxy
21.7113 0.3845 0.4216
Hunter Lab
46.5954 -0.3612 1.8755
CIE-Lab
53.7193 -4.1027 30.0171

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) 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

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) 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 LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) 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.

#FFFFFF
#8B814C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B814C 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

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C)

protanopia

#878759

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B814C;

Text Color

color: #8B814C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B814C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B814C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B814C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B814C 0%, #534d2e 100%);

LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about LightGoldenrod4 (#8B814C) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.