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#97523B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #97523B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#97523B Color Information

#97523B RGB value is (151, 82, 59). The hex color red value is 151, green is 82, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 61 percent, 41percent.

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#97523B Color Meaning

color #97523B signifies tropical warmth, organic neutrality, and understated nourishment. Color #97523B is a mid-tone brown with subtle red and grey undertones—evoking dried husk, unrefined oil, and sun-bleached shells. Unlike chocolate or espresso, #97523B carries the softness of fiber; unlike beige, #97523B retains depth. In wellness and clean-beauty branding, #97523B hue signals purity through origin: cold-pressed, unfiltered, minimally processed. Psychological studies link such warm neutrals to increased perceived authenticity in natural product claims. In design, color #97523B functions as a versatile anchor in earth-toned palettes. #97523B pairs effortlessly with sage, sand, and sky blue, creating compositions that feel coastal yet grounded. Digital contrast is strong against off-whites, and #97523B meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated and recycled stocks, enhancing its eco-credibility. Consumer research shows higher trust in brands using color #97523B in organic and sustainable categories. Culturally, color #97523B reflects utility that nourishes—oil for skin, milk for curries, husk for fiber. #97523B appears in slow-fashion, apothecary design, and island heritage branding as a symbol of resourcefulness. Spiritually, #97523B connects to the root chakra’s sustaining mode: stability that feeds. Designers use color #97523B when they want to signal neutrality with nutrients. Its simplicity is functional, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #97523B 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
#97523B
RGB
rgb(151, 82, 59)
HSL
hsl(15°, 44%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 61%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 61%, 59%)
XYZ
16.5692 12.9297 5.7601
Yxy
12.9297 0.4699 0.3667
Hunter Lab
35.9579 1.4308 0.8816
CIE-Lab
42.6571 26.4808 26.0538

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red151 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#97523B 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

#97523B 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 #97523B 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+)

5.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #97523B 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

#97523B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #97523B;

Text Color

color: #97523B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #97523B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #97523B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #97523B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #97523B 0%, #5a3123 100%);

#97523B Color FAQs

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