Color swatch image showing #B87327 with RGB(184,115,39) values
Color swatch image showing #B87327 with RGB(184,115,39) values

#B87327 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B87327 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B87327 Color Information

#B87327 RGB value is (184, 115, 39). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 79 percent, 28 percent.

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#B87327 Color Meaning

Color #B87327(Dogs) (#B87327) conveys natural vitality, approachable warmth, and grounded energy. Its warm brown tone evokes fur textures and natural landscapes. Liver (Dogs) (#B87327) supports steady focus, attentive observation, and calm engagement. In design, Liver (Dogs) (#B87327) works well in earthy, rustic, or warm palettes, providing depth and inviting warmth. #B87327 represents natural resilience, warmth, and stability. #B87327 color fosters grounded awareness, visual calm, and steady composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #B87327 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
#B87327
RGB
rgb(184, 115, 39)
HSL
hsl(31°, 65%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 79%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 79%, 72%)
XYZ
26.2641 22.5983 4.8971
Yxy
22.5983 0.4885 0.4204
Hunter Lab
47.5377 2.1148 2.7616
CIE-Lab
54.6561 21.1179 50.6958

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B87327 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

#B87327 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 #B87327 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.

#FFFFFF
#B87327

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B87327 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

#B87327

protanopia

#9a9a39

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B87327;

Text Color

color: #B87327;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B87327;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8732740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B87327;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B87327 0%, #6f4417 100%);

#B87327 Color FAQs

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