Salmon4 (#8B4C39) Color Meaning and Information

Salmon4 (#8B4C39) Color Information

Salmon4 (#8B4C39) RGB value is (139, 76, 57). The hex color red value is 139, green is 76, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 59 percent, 45 percent.

Salmon4

#8B4C39

rgb(139, 76, 57)

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Salmon4 (#8B4C39) Color Meaning

Salmon4 (#8B4C39) signals depth, emotional fortitude, and steady warmth. This darker reddish-brown Salmon4 (#8B4C39) conveys psychological grounding, resilience, and mature emotional expression. Culturally, Salmon4 (#8B4C39) is common in heritage design, woodwork, and classic fashion, representing reliability, enduring style, and subtle warmth. Spiritually, it channels stability, rootedness, and patient strength, fostering a deep connection to both self and environment. Its rich tone commands respect while remaining approachable.

Color Conversion

Convert Salmon4 (#8B4C39) 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

#8B4C39

RGB

rgb(139, 76, 57)

HSL

hsl(14°, 42%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 45%, 59%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(14°, 59%, 55%)

XYZ

13.9704 10.9533 5.2488

Yxy

10.9533 0.4630 0.3630

Hunter Lab

33.0958 1.0953 0.6514

CIE-Lab

39.5016 24.6411 22.9041

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green76 / 255 (30%)

30%

Blue57 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow59 / 100 (59%)

59%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

Salmon4 (#8B4C39) 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

Salmon4 (#8B4C39) 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 Salmon4 (#8B4C39) 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:#8B4C39

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B4C39 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

Salmon4 (#8B4C39)

protanopia

#706f3e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B4C39;

Text Color

color: #8B4C39;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B4C39;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B4C3940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B4C39;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B4C39 0%, #532e22 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Salmon4 (#8B4C39) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.