#B39E87 Color Meaning and Information

#B39E87 Color Information

#B39E87 RGB value is (179, 158, 135). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 135. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 25 percent, 30percent.

#B39E87

rgb(179, 158, 135)

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#B39E87 Color Meaning

color #B39E87 conveys subtle sophistication, grounded calm, and neutral elegance. #B39E87 muted beige-gray evokes dry grasses and natural fibers. Psychologically, Color #B39E87 supports measured thought, emotional moderation, and practical focus. Designers often use #B39E87 for understated, elegant schemes. Symbolically, Color #B39E87 represents steady composure, balance, and quiet refinement. Cultural references tie #B39E87 to heritage crafts and natural landscapes. Spiritually, Color #B39E87 embodies calm mindfulness and stable presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39E87 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

#B39E87

RGB

rgb(179, 158, 135)

HSL

hsl(31°, 22%, 62%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(31°, 25%, 70%)

XYZ

35.1904 35.7867 27.9745

Yxy

35.7867 0.3556 0.3617

Hunter Lab

59.8220 0.6542 1.9381

CIE-Lab

66.3566 4.0457 14.8498

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green158 / 255 (62%)

62%

Blue135 / 255 (53%)

53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Yellow25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B39E87 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

#B39E87 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 #B39E87 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:#B39E87

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39E87 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

#B39E87

protanopia

#aaaa8d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B39E87;

Text Color

color: #B39E87;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39E87;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39E8740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39E87;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39E87 0%, #705d48 100%);

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