Color swatch image showing #B88617 with RGB(184,134,23) values
Color swatch image showing #B88617 with RGB(184,134,23) values

#B88617 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B88617 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B88617 Color Information

#B88617 RGB value is (184, 134, 23). The hex color red value is 184, green is 134, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 88 percent, 28 percent.

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#B88617 Color Meaning

Color #B88617 signifies historical value, earned splendor, and autumnal wealth. #B88617 muted, brownish-yellow, identical to Dark Goldenrod, evokes gilded antiques, harvested wheat fields, and the last light of a fall day. Psychologically, color #B88617 suggests prestige that is worn and comfortable, promoting feelings of nostalgia, maturity, and tangible accomplishment. #B88617 culturally references historical artifacts, award embellishments, and the natural cycle of fruition and decay. Spiritually, #B88617 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 #B88617 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
#B88617
RGB
rgb(184, 134, 23)
HSL
hsl(41°, 78%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 88%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 88%, 72%)
XYZ
28.4469 27.3024 4.5812
Yxy
27.3024 0.4715 0.4525
Hunter Lab
52.2517 1.2129 3.8729
CIE-Lab
59.2532 10.0862 60.1853

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B88617 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

#B88617 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 #B88617 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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#B88617

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B88617 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

#B88617

protanopia

#a2a232

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B88617;

Text Color

color: #B88617;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B88617;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8861740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B88617;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B88617 0%, #70510e 100%);

#B88617 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B88617 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.