Color swatch image showing #8B7D61 with RGB(139,125,97) values

#8B7D61 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B7D61 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B7D61 Color Information

#8B7D61 RGB value is (139, 125, 97). The hex color red value is 139, green is 125, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 30 percent, 45 percent.

#8B7D61 color swatch
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#8B7D61 Color Meaning

Color #8B7D61 is the deepest and most grounded variant, resembling shadowed canyon walls, raw silk, and antique parchment. Color #8B7D61 transcends typical “greige” territory by retaining a clear warm undertone—neither muddy nor ashy. #8B7D61’s a neutral with backbone, suitable for spaces that demand both sophistication and stillness. Neuroaesthetically, color #8B7D61 supports introspection. Its low luminance reduces visual stimulation, which can enhance focus in reading rooms, meditation spaces, or executive offices. Unlike cool dark grays that feel isolating, #8B7D61 hue wraps the viewer in warmth—a psychological “embrace” that feels protective, not oppressive. Culturally, color #8B7D61 aligns with Indigenous and desert architectural principles that prioritize thermal regulation and visual harmony with landscape. #8B7D61’s a color of adaptation, not imposition. In sustainable design, #8B7D61 references passive cooling strategies and local material sourcing—making #8B7D61 more than aesthetic; #8B7D61’s ecological. Symbolically, color #8B7D61 signifies wisdom earned through time. #8B7D61’s the color of aged books, weathered hands, and silent observation. In UI or print design, #8B7D61 conveys authority without coldness—perfect for legal, academic, or archival contexts where trust is built through consistency, not flash.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B7D61 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
#8B7D61
RGB
rgb(139, 125, 97)
HSL
hsl(40°, 18%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(40°, 30%, 55%)
XYZ
20.1387 21.0193 14.3050
Yxy
21.0193 0.3631 0.3790
Hunter Lab
45.8468 0.0684 1.1597
CIE-Lab
52.9706 0.7943 17.2418

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green125 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B7D61 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

#8B7D61 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 #8B7D61 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+)

4.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B7D61 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

#8B7D61

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B7D61;

Text Color

color: #8B7D61;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B7D61;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B7D6140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B7D61;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B7D61 0%, #524a39 100%);

#8B7D61 Color FAQs

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