#8B5730 Color Information
#8B5730 RGB value is (139, 87, 48). The hex color red value is 139, green is 87, and blue is 48. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 65 percent, 45 percent.
#8B5730 Color Meaning
Color #8B5730 expresses profound grounding, earthy reliability, and structural support. #8B5730 dark brown-orange shade reinforces stability and practicality, embodying a mature, seasoned energy. Color #8B5730 encourages contemplation, focus, and an appreciation of natural textures. Psychologically, color #8B5730 promotes persistence, responsibility, and dependable behavior. In Western culture, #8B5730 represents classic warmth, leather, and heritage craftsmanship. Eastern symbolism emphasizes endurance, tradition, and a deep connection to earth elements. Fengshui interprets #8B5730 as an anchor color, fostering stability and material security in homes and workplaces. Spiritually, color #8B5730 aligns with the Root Chakra, intensifying grounding energy, physical presence, and life-force stability. Artists use #8B5730 deep shade in woodwork, rustic interiors, and natural-themed designs to create strong visual weight while maintaining warmth. Its dark intensity communicates authority with comfort.
Color Conversion
Convert #8B5730 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.
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Color Variations
#8B5730 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
#8B5730 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 #8B5730 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8B5730 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8B5730 Color FAQs
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