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#B86D45 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B86D45 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B86D45 Color Information

#B86D45 RGB value is (184, 109, 69). The hex color red value is 184, green is 109, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 41 percent, 63 percent, 28percent.

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#B86D45 Color Meaning

color #B86D45 embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #B86D45 is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #B86D45 carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #B86D45 feels refined. In interior and product design, #B86D45 hue signals heritage with tactility: think cookware, architectural accents, and artisan jewelry. Psychological studies link such warm metallics to increased perceived value and craftsmanship, especially in luxury and craft contexts. Functionally, color #B86D45 works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #B86D45 pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B86D45 meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on matte and textured stocks, where its depth enhances artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows higher emotional resonance with products using color #B86D45 in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #B86D45 reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #B86D45 appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #B86D45 aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #B86D45 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B86D45 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
#B86D45
RGB
rgb(184, 109, 69)
HSL
hsl(21°, 45%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 41%, 63%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 63%, 72%)
XYZ
26.3100 21.5573 8.4045
Yxy
21.5573 0.4676 0.3831
Hunter Lab
46.4298 2.5125 2.0621
CIE-Lab
53.5541 26.0576 34.7651

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B86D45 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

#B86D45 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 #B86D45 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+)

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B86D45 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: #B86D45;

Text Color

color: #B86D45;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B86D45;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B86D4540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B86D45;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B86D45 0%, #6d4129 100%);

#B86D45 Color FAQs

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