#B4836D Color Meaning and Information

#B4836D Color Information

#B4836D RGB value is (180, 131, 109). The hex color red value is 180, green is 131, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 39 percent, 29percent.

#B4836D

rgb(180, 131, 109)

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#B4836D Color Meaning

color #B4836D conveys grounded elegance, understated warmth, and earthy sophistication. Its muted brown tone evokes natural materials and cozy interiors. Psychologically, Color #B4836D promotes emotional stability, calm focus, and subtle reassurance. In design, color #B4836D is effective in neutral, rustic, or earth-inspired palettes, adding depth without overpowering. Symbolically, #B4836D represents resilience, natural balance, and quiet refinement. Spiritually, color #B4836D encourages grounded mindfulness, inner composure, and enduring patience. Across cultures, #B4836D resonates with heritage aesthetics, natural textures, and understated elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #B4836D 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

#B4836D

RGB

rgb(180, 131, 109)

HSL

hsl(19°, 32%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 39%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(19°, 39%, 71%)

XYZ

29.6990 27.0400 18.1219

Yxy

27.0400 0.3967 0.3612

Hunter Lab

52.0000 1.9330 1.7351

CIE-Lab

59.0114 15.9653 19.3167

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Blue109 / 255 (43%)

43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B4836D 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

#B4836D 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 #B4836D 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:#B4836D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.28:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.28:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.28:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B4836D 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

#B4836D

protanopia

#9f9e72

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B4836D;

Text Color

color: #B4836D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B4836D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B4836D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B4836D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B4836D 0%, #704b3a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B4836D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.

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