Color swatch image showing #B8B7A4 with RGB(184,183,164) values

#B8B7A4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B8B7A4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B8B7A4 Color Information

#B8B7A4 RGB value is (184, 183, 164). The hex color red value is 184, green is 183, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 11 percent, 28 percent.

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#B8B7A4 Color Meaning

Color #B8B7A4 signifies organic neutrality, textured calm, and coastal stillness. #B8B7A4 warm, greenish-grey resembles sun-bleached stones, driftwood, and dried sage, suggesting elements smoothed and harmonized by natural forces. Psychologically, color #B8B7A4 is deeply calming and centering, promoting feelings of balance, natural order, and resilient tranquility. #B8B7A4 provides a neutral backdrop that feels alive with subtle texture and organic warmth, reducing visual noise while maintaining a connection to the natural world. #B8B7A4 color is a restful, grounded neutral. Symbolically, color #B8B7A4 represents the wisdom of erosion, harmony achieved through time, and the beauty of the blended and worn. #B8B7A4 is the color of a landscape in repose. Culturally, #B8B7A4 is a staple in coastal, rustic, and minimalist design where a sense of serene, textural authenticity is desired. Color #B8B7A4 embodies an aesthetic of peaceful accumulation and natural selection, offering a visual tone that feels both curated and effortlessly evolved.

Color Conversion

Convert #B8B7A4 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
#B8B7A4
RGB
rgb(184, 183, 164)
HSL
hsl(57°, 12%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 11%, 72%)
XYZ
43.4015 46.7377 41.8557
Yxy
46.7377 0.3288 0.3541
Hunter Lab
68.3650 -0.6491 1.8204
CIE-Lab
74.0216 -2.9966 9.7884

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B8B7A4 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

#B8B7A4 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 #B8B7A4 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B8B7A4 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

#b8b8a9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B8B7A4;

Text Color

color: #B8B7A4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B8B7A4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8B7A440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B8B7A4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8B7A4 0%, #706f58 100%);

#B8B7A4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B8B7A4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.