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#B57258 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B57258 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B57258 Color Information

#B57258 RGB value is (181, 114, 88). The hex color red value is 181, green is 114, and blue is 88. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 51 percent, 29percent.

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#B57258 Color Meaning

color #B57258 embodies earthy warmth, approachable stability, and natural sophistication. #B57258 medium-light brown shade encourages grounded comfort, calm composure, and practical focus. Color #B57258 psychologically supports relaxation, steady thinking, and reassuring presence. Culturally, color #B57258 reflects rustic charm, natural elegance, and inviting warmth in Western design. Eastern symbolism associates #B57258 with stability, grounding, and balanced energy. Fengshui interprets #B57258 medium-light brown as harmonizing, enhancing calm energy flow, and providing supportive backgrounds in living or working spaces. Spiritually, color #B57258 resonates with the Root Chakra, promoting physical grounding, emotional security, and stable creative energy. Designers leverage #B57258 medium-light earthy tone in interiors, textiles, and branding to create warmth, cohesion, and natural appeal. Its moderate saturation ensures visible presence without intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B57258 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
#B57258
RGB
rgb(181, 114, 88)
HSL
hsl(17°, 39%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 51%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 51%, 71%)
XYZ
26.8348 22.5630 12.1733
Yxy
22.5630 0.4358 0.3665
Hunter Lab
47.5005 2.3800 1.7353
CIE-Lab
54.6193 23.6188 25.4088

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue88 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B57258 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

#B57258 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 #B57258 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+)

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B57258 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: #B57258;

Text Color

color: #B57258;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B57258;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5725840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B57258;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B57258 0%, #6f4231 100%);

#B57258 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B57258 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.