#B7870B Color Meaning and Information

#B7870B Color Information

#B7870B RGB value is (183, 135, 11). The hex color red value is 183, green is 135, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 94 percent, 28percent.

#B7870B

rgb(183, 135, 11)

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#B7870B Color Meaning

Color #B7870B signifies historical value, earned splendor, and autumnal wealth. #B7870B muted, brownish-yellow, identical to Dark Goldenrod, evokes gilded antiques, harvested wheat fields, and the last light of a fall day. Psychologically, color #B7870B suggests prestige that is worn and comfortable, promoting feelings of nostalgia, maturity, and tangible accomplishment. #B7870B culturally references historical artifacts, award embellishments, and the natural cycle of fruition and decay. Spiritually, #B7870B color represents the gold of experience, the value of time, and success that is integrated rather than flashy, embodying a dignified and weathered brilliance.

Color Conversion

Convert #B7870B 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

#B7870B

RGB

rgb(183, 135, 11)

HSL

hsl(43°, 89%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 26%, 94%, 28%)

HSV

hsv(43°, 94%, 72%)

XYZ

28.2528 27.4194 4.1200

Yxy

27.4194 0.4725 0.4586

Hunter Lab

52.3635 1.0669 3.9721

CIE-Lab

59.3605 8.8611 62.7877

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)

72%

Green135 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Yellow94 / 100 (94%)

94%

Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Color Variations

#B7870B 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

#B7870B 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 #B7870B 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:#B7870B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.24:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.24:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B7870B 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

#B7870B

protanopia

#a2a229

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B7870B;

Text Color

color: #B7870B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B7870B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7870B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B7870B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B7870B 0%, #6f5106 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B7870B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.