Color swatch image showing #B87331 with RGB(184,115,49) values

#B87331 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B87331 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B87331 Color Information

#B87331 RGB value is (184, 115, 49). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 73 percent, 28 percent.

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#B87331 Color Meaning

Color #B87331 embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #B87331 is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #B87331 carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #B87331 feels refined. In interior and product design, #B87331 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 #B87331 works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #B87331 pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B87331 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 #B87331 in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #B87331 reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #B87331 appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #B87331 aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #B87331 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B87331 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
#B87331
RGB
rgb(184, 115, 49)
HSL
hsl(29°, 58%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 73%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 73%, 72%)
XYZ
26.4523 22.6736 5.8880
Yxy
22.6736 0.4808 0.4121
Hunter Lab
47.6168 2.1700 2.6386
CIE-Lab
54.7345 21.5561 46.3252

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B87331 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

#B87331 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 #B87331 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+)

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B87331 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

#B87331

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B87331;

Text Color

color: #B87331;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B87331;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8733140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B87331;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B87331 0%, #6e441d 100%);

#B87331 Color FAQs

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