Color swatch image showing #B87342 with RGB(184,115,66) values
Color swatch image showing #B87342 with RGB(184,115,66) values

#B87342 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B87342 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B87342 Color Information

#B87342 RGB value is (184, 115, 66). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 64 percent, 28 percent.

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#B87342 Color Meaning

Color #B87342 embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #B87342 is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #B87342 carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #B87342 feels refined. In interior and product design, #B87342 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 #B87342 works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #B87342 pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B87342 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 #B87342 in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #B87342 reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #B87342 appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #B87342 aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #B87342 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B87342 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
#B87342
RGB
rgb(184, 115, 66)
HSL
hsl(25°, 47%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 64%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 64%, 72%)
XYZ
26.8813 22.8452 8.1470
Yxy
22.8452 0.4645 0.3947
Hunter Lab
47.7967 2.2963 2.3566
CIE-Lab
54.9125 22.5441 37.9858

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B87342 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

#B87342 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 #B87342 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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#B87342

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B87342 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

#B87342

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B87342;

Text Color

color: #B87342;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B87342;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8734240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B87342;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B87342 0%, #6d4427 100%);

#B87342 Color FAQs

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