Color swatch image showing #B8732F with RGB(184,115,47) values

#B8732F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B8732F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B8732F Color Information

#B8732F RGB value is (184, 115, 47). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 74 percent, 28 percent.

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#B8732F Color Meaning

Color #B8732F embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #B8732F is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #B8732F carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #B8732F feels refined. In interior and product design, #B8732F hue signals heritage with tactility: think cookware, architectural accents, and artisan jewelry. Psychological studies link such warm metallics to increased perceived value and craftsmanship, especially in luxury and craft contexts. Functionally, color #B8732F works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #B8732F pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B8732F meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on matte and textured stocks, where its depth enhances artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows higher emotional resonance with products using color #B8732F in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #B8732F reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #B8732F appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #B8732F aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #B8732F when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B8732F 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
#B8732F
RGB
rgb(184, 115, 47)
HSL
hsl(30°, 59%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 74%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 74%, 72%)
XYZ
26.4110 22.6571 5.6706
Yxy
22.6571 0.4825 0.4139
Hunter Lab
47.5995 2.1579 2.6656
CIE-Lab
54.7173 21.4602 47.2382

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue47 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B8732F 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

#B8732F 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 #B8732F 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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#B8732F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B8732F 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

#B8732F

protanopia

#9a9a3f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B8732F;

Text Color

color: #B8732F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B8732F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8732F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B8732F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8732F 0%, #6d441c 100%);

#B8732F Color FAQs

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