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#8B5720 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B5720 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B5720 Color Information

#8B5720 RGB value is (139, 87, 32). The hex color red value is 139, green is 87, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 77 percent, 45percent.

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rgb(139, 87, 32)
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#8B5720 Color Meaning

color #8B5720 signifies rugged strength, earthy resilience, and grounded energy. #8B5720 warm brown evokes fur, soil, and natural endurance. Psychologically, Color #8B5720 fosters practical focus, emotional stability, and resilient thinking. Designers often apply #8B5720 in naturalistic or rustic themes. Symbolically, Color #8B5720 represents grounded authority, endurance, and natural power. Cultural meanings connect #8B5720 to wilderness, strength, and craftsmanship. Spiritually, Color #8B5720 embodies rooted vitality and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B5720 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
#8B5720
RGB
rgb(139, 87, 32)
HSL
hsl(31°, 63%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 77%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 77%, 55%)
XYZ
14.3164 12.4096 3.0072
Yxy
12.4096 0.4815 0.4174
Hunter Lab
35.2273 0.8258 1.0908
CIE-Lab
41.8599 16.6364 39.3034

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green87 / 255 (34%)
34%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B5720 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

#8B5720 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 #8B5720 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B5720 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

#8B5720

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B5720;

Text Color

color: #8B5720;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B5720;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B572040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B5720;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5720 0%, #573614 100%);

#8B5720 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8B5720 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.