#8B795B Color Meaning and Information

#8B795B Color Information

#8B795B RGB value is (139, 121, 91). The hex color red value is 139, green is 121, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 35 percent, 45 percent.

Share

#8B795B Color Meaning

Color #8B795B signifies subtle sophistication, grounded neutrality, and understated elegance. #8B795B muted gray-brown color #8B795B evokes natural stone, soft earth, and serene dusk tones. Psychologically, #8B795B encourages calm focus, balance, and emotional stability, creating a soothing visual environment. Culturally, color #8B795B is used in interiors, fashion, and design to convey quiet refinement, natural elegance, and practical aesthetics. Spiritually, #8B795B channels patience, grounded awareness, and measured reflection, supporting contemplative thought and calm composure. Its muted tone balances subtlety with presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B795B 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

#8B795B

RGB

rgb(139, 121, 91)

HSL

hsl(38°, 21%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 13%, 35%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(38°, 35%, 55%)

XYZ

19.3732 19.9190 12.7212

Yxy

19.9190 0.3725 0.3830

Hunter Lab

44.6307 0.1829 1.1797

CIE-Lab

51.7456 2.2484 19.0296

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green121 / 255 (47%)

47%

Blue91 / 255 (36%)

36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B795B 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

#8B795B 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 #8B795B 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:#8B795B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.21:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B795B 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

#8B795B

protanopia

#838362

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B795B;

Text Color

color: #8B795B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B795B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B795B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B795B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B795B 0%, #534836 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B795B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.