Shadow (#8A795D) Color Information
Shadow (#8A795D) RGB value is (138, 121, 93). The hex color red value is 138, green is 121, and blue is 93. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 33 percent, 46 percent.
Shadow (#8A795D) Color Meaning
Shadow (#8A795D) signifies subtle sophistication, grounded neutrality, and understated elegance. This muted gray-brown Shadow (#8A795D) evokes natural stone, soft earth, and serene dusk tones. Psychologically, it encourages calm focus, balance, and emotional stability, creating a soothing visual environment. Culturally, Shadow (#8A795D) is used in interiors, fashion, and design to convey quiet refinement, natural elegance, and practical aesthetics. Spiritually, it channels patience, grounded awareness, and measured reflection, supporting contemplative thought and calm composure. Its muted tone balances subtlety with presence.
Color Conversion
Convert Shadow (#8A795D) 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.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
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Color Variations
Shadow (#8A795D) 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
Shadow (#8A795D) 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 Shadow (#8A795D) 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.
Sample Text
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8A795D 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
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Shadow (#8A795D) Color FAQs
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