Color swatch image showing #B56529 with RGB(181,101,41) values
Color swatch image showing #B56529 with RGB(181,101,41) values

#B56529 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B56529 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B56529 Color Information

#B56529 RGB value is (181, 101, 41). The hex color red value is 181, green is 101, and blue is 41. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 77 percent, 29 percent.

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#B56529 Color Meaning

Color #B56529 conveys warmth, grounded reliability, and practical strength. #B56529 medium reddish-brown reflects natural earth tones, creating stability and comfort. Mentally, color #B56529 promotes steady thinking, patience, and careful decision-making. #B56529 helps maintain composure in challenging or fast-moving contexts. Socially and historically, color #B56529 aligns with traditional materials, rustic design, and utilitarian aesthetics. Spiritually, color #B56529 represents resilience, grounded energy, and the harmonious integration of practical action with emotional stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #B56529 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
#B56529
RGB
rgb(181, 101, 41)
HSL
hsl(26°, 63%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 77%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 77%, 71%)
XYZ
24.1100 19.2912 4.5507
Yxy
19.2912 0.5028 0.4023
Hunter Lab
43.9217 2.3579 2.1302
CIE-Lab
51.0262 27.6055 46.1557

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue41 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B56529 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

#B56529 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 #B56529 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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#B56529

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B56529 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B56529;

Text Color

color: #B56529;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B56529;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5652940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B56529;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B56529 0%, #6d3d19 100%);

#B56529 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B56529 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.