#B38B59 Color Meaning and Information

#B38B59 Color Information

#B38B59 RGB value is (179, 139, 89). The hex color red value is 179, green is 139, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 50 percent, 30percent.

#B38B59

rgb(179, 139, 89)

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#B38B59 Color Meaning

Color #B38B59 signifies wilderness camouflage, gentle strength, and autumn earth. #B38B59 medium, warm brown with grey undertones mimics the coat of its namesake animal, suggesting forest floors, fallen leaves, and natural discretion. Psychologically, color #B38B59 evokes a sense of quiet belonging, patient resilience, and a calm, observant presence within nature. #B38B59 culturally references wildlife photography, rustic cabin interiors, and the palette of hunting and outdoor gear. Spiritually, #B38B59 color represents grounded gentleness, strength in stillness, and harmony achieved through adaptation and subtlety, acting as a symbol for peaceful coexistence within the natural order.

Color Conversion

Convert #B38B59 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

#B38B59

RGB

rgb(179, 139, 89)

HSL

hsl(33°, 37%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 50%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(33°, 50%, 70%)

XYZ

29.6262 28.7702 13.4429

Yxy

28.7702 0.4124 0.4005

Hunter Lab

53.6379 1.1375 2.8273

CIE-Lab

60.5783 8.9337 32.4433

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue89 / 255 (35%)

35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B38B59 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

#B38B59 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 #B38B59 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B38B59

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.11:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.11:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.11:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B38B59 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

#B38B59

protanopia

#a2a165

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B38B59;

Text Color

color: #B38B59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B38B59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B38B5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B38B59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B38B59 0%, #6d5232 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B38B59 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.