#B86D49 Color Information
#B86D49 RGB value is (184, 109, 73). The hex color red value is 184, green is 109, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 41 percent, 60 percent, 28percent.
#B86D49 Color Meaning
color #B86D49 radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #B86D49 is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #B86D49 carries earth; unlike terracotta, #B86D49 commands attention. In food and craft branding, #B86D49 hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #B86D49 increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #B86D49 excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #B86D49 offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #B86D49 replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #B86D49 reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #B86D49 appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #B86D49 aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #B86D49 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.
Color Conversion
Convert #B86D49 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.
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Color Variations
#B86D49 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
#B86D49 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 #B86D49 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B86D49 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B86D49 Color FAQs
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