#B86D2A Color Meaning and Information

#B86D2A Color Information

#B86D2A RGB value is (184, 109, 42). The hex color red value is 184, green is 109, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 41 percent, 77 percent, 28 percent.

#B86D2A

rgb(184, 109, 42)

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#B86D2A Color Meaning

Color #B86D2A(Dogs) (#B86D2A) conveys natural vitality, approachable warmth, and grounded energy. Its warm brown tone evokes fur textures and natural landscapes. Liver (Dogs) (#B86D2A) supports steady focus, attentive observation, and calm engagement. In design, Liver (Dogs) (#B86D2A) works well in earthy, rustic, or warm palettes, providing depth and inviting warmth. #B86D2A represents natural resilience, warmth, and stability. #B86D2A color fosters grounded awareness, visual calm, and steady composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #B86D2A 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

#B86D2A

RGB

rgb(184, 109, 42)

HSL

hsl(28°, 63%, 44%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 41%, 77%, 28%)

HSV

hsv(28°, 77%, 72%)

XYZ

25.6537 21.2948 4.9487

Yxy

21.2948 0.4943 0.4103

Hunter Lab

46.1463 2.3226 2.4807

CIE-Lab

53.2706 24.5473 48.0581

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Green109 / 255 (43%)

43%

Blue42 / 255 (16%)

16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta41 / 100 (41%)

41%

Yellow77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Color Variations

#B86D2A 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

#B86D2A 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 #B86D2A 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:#B86D2A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B86D2A 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

#B86D2A

protanopia

#98973a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B86D2A;

Text Color

color: #B86D2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B86D2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B86D2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B86D2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B86D2A 0%, #6d4019 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B86D2A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.