Color swatch image showing #B38B7D with RGB(179,139,125) values
Color swatch image showing #B38B7D with RGB(179,139,125) values

#B38B7D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B38B7D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B38B7D Color Information

#B38B7D RGB value is (179, 139, 125). The hex color red value is 179, green is 139, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 30 percent, 30 percent.

#B38B7D color swatch
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#B38B7D Color Meaning

Color #B38B7D embodies earthy comfort, quiet reliability, and organic blandness. #B38B7D grayish brown resembles sand. Color #B38B7D provides grounding security. Psychologically, color #B38B7D decreases overload. #B38B7D fosters resilience. Culturally, color #B38B7D staple in Scandinavian design. Symbolically, #B38B7D stands for common ground.

Color Conversion

Convert #B38B7D 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
#B38B7D
RGB
rgb(179, 139, 125)
HSL
hsl(16°, 26%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 30%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 30%, 70%)
XYZ
31.5247 29.5296 23.4403
Yxy
29.5296 0.3731 0.3495
Hunter Lab
54.3411 1.7469 1.3955
CIE-Lab
61.2462 13.1469 13.3167

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B38B7D 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

#B38B7D 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 #B38B7D 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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#B38B7D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B38B7D 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

#B38B7D

protanopia

#a2a180

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B38B7D;

Text Color

color: #B38B7D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B38B7D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B38B7D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B38B7D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B38B7D 0%, #704e42 100%);

#B38B7D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B38B7D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.