#8B7D79 Color Meaning and Information

#8B7D79 Color Information

#8B7D79 RGB value is (139, 125, 121). The hex color red value is 139, green is 125, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 7 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 13 percent, 45 percent.

#8B7D79

rgb(139, 125, 121)

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#8B7D79 Color Meaning

Color #8B7D79 conveys emotional distance paired with quiet strength. #8B7D79 dark rose gray (#8B7D79) feels reserved and introspective, suggesting protection rather than exposure. Psychologically, color #8B7D79 supports emotional boundaries and mental grounding. #8B7D79 reduces overstimulation and encourages reflection. Culturally, #8B7D79 appears in traditional decor, archival design, and muted visual systems. Spiritually, #8B7D79 represents emotional self control, inner safety, and reflective awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B7D79 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

#8B7D79

RGB

rgb(139, 125, 121)

HSL

hsl(13°, 7%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(13°, 13%, 55%)

XYZ

21.4323 21.5367 21.1166

Yxy

21.5367 0.3344 0.3361

Hunter Lab

46.4077 0.4152 0.3192

CIE-Lab

53.5319 4.6247 4.1157

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green125 / 255 (49%)

49%

Blue121 / 255 (47%)

47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B7D79 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

#8B7D79 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 #8B7D79 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:#8B7D79

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.96:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B7D79 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

#8B7D79

protanopia

#85857a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B7D79;

Text Color

color: #8B7D79;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B7D79;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B7D7940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B7D79;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B7D79 0%, #524a47 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B7D79 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.