Color swatch image showing #8B8875 with RGB(139,136,117) values

#8B8875 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B8875 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B8875 Color Information

#8B8875 RGB value is (139, 136, 117). The hex color red value is 139, green is 136, and blue is 117. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 16 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B8875 Color Meaning

Color #8B8875 conveys weathered dignity, mineral neutrality, and quiet endurance. Color #8B8875 is the deepest in the sequence—a warm grey with subtle olive undertones that mirrors aged paper, stone patina, and raw silk. Unlike charcoal, #8B8875 carries warmth; unlike beige, #8B8875 feels substantial. In archival and architectural design, #8B8875 hue signals permanence through subtlety, common in museum displays, heritage restoration, and minimalist interiors. Environmental psychology links such nuanced neutrals to increased perceived thoughtfulness and historical continuity. In typography and UI design, color #8B8875 functions as a sophisticated alternative to black for secondary text and backgrounds. #8B8875 reduces eye strain in long reading sessions while maintaining visual hierarchy against off-whites. Print reproduction is excellent on matte and textured papers, where its depth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies show higher trust in content framed in color #8B8875 versus standard greys. Culturally, color #8B8875 reflects the beauty of time’s touch—paper foxed, stone smoothed, fabric softened. #8B8875 appears in literary publishing, ceramic studios, and slow design as a symbol of value revealed through age. Spiritually, #8B8875 aligns with the crown chakra’s reflective mode: wisdom that arrives through patience. Designers use color #8B8875 when they want to signal depth without drama. Its silence speaks through texture.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B8875 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
#8B8875
RGB
rgb(139, 136, 117)
HSL
hsl(52°, 9%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 16%, 55%)
XYZ
22.6625 24.3816 20.3413
Yxy
24.3816 0.3363 0.3618
Hunter Lab
49.3777 -0.2348 0.9033
CIE-Lab
56.4679 -2.3153 10.6122

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue117 / 255 (46%)
46%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B8875 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

#8B8875 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 #8B8875 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B8875 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

#8B8875

protanopia

#8a8a7a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B8875;

Text Color

color: #8B8875;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B8875;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B887540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B8875;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B8875 0%, #525045 100%);

#8B8875 Color FAQs

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