#8B6500 Color Meaning and Information

#8B6500 Color Information

#8B6500 RGB value is (139, 101, 0). The hex color red value is 139, green is 101, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 100 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B6500 Color Meaning

Color #8B6500 signifies antiquated treasure, profound legacy, and shadowed gold. #8B6500 very dark, brownish-yellow is the deepest shade, suggesting artifacts buried in earth, old manuscripts, and gilding in dim light. Psychologically, color #8B6500 implies hidden value, historical secrets, and rewards that require uncovering. #8B6500 culturally references archaeology, antique furniture interiors, and the solemn tones of old master paintings. Spiritually, #8B6500 color represents ancestral wisdom, wealth buried within the self, and light that is remembered rather than seen, embodying a mysterious and deeply historical form of value.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B6500 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

#8B6500

RGB

rgb(139, 101, 0)

HSL

hsl(44°, 100%, 27%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 100%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(44°, 100%, 55%)

XYZ

15.3011 14.7963 2.0495

Yxy

14.7963 0.4760 0.4603

Hunter Lab

38.4660 0.4426 1.5943

CIE-Lab

45.3540 7.5409 52.5808

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green101 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B6500 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

#8B6500 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 #8B6500 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:#8B6500

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B6500 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

#8B6500

protanopia

#7b7a18

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B6500;

Text Color

color: #8B6500;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B6500;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B650040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B6500;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B6500 0%, #574000 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B6500 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.