#B38B4E Color Information
#B38B4E RGB value is (179, 139, 78). The hex color red value is 179, green is 139, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 56 percent, 30percent.
#B38B4E Color Meaning
Color #B38B4E signifies wilderness camouflage, gentle strength, and autumn earth. #B38B4E medium, warm brown with grey undertones mimics the coat of its namesake animal, suggesting forest floors, fallen leaves, and natural discretion. Psychologically, color #B38B4E evokes a sense of quiet belonging, patient resilience, and a calm, observant presence within nature. #B38B4E culturally references wildlife photography, rustic cabin interiors, and the palette of hunting and outdoor gear. Spiritually, #B38B4E color represents grounded gentleness, strength in stillness, and harmony achieved through adaptation and subtlety, acting as a symbol for peaceful coexistence within the natural order.
Color Conversion
Convert #B38B4E 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.
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Color Variations
#B38B4E 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
#B38B4E 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 #B38B4E 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B38B4E 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B38B4E Color FAQs
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