#B88601 Color Meaning and Information

#B88601 Color Information

#B88601 RGB value is (184, 134, 1). The hex color red value is 184, green is 134, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 99 percent, 28 percent.

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#B88601 Color Meaning

Color #B88601 signifies historical value, earned splendor, and autumnal wealth. #B88601 muted, brownish-yellow, identical to Dark Goldenrod, evokes gilded antiques, harvested wheat fields, and the last light of a fall day. Psychologically, color #B88601 suggests prestige that is worn and comfortable, promoting feelings of nostalgia, maturity, and tangible accomplishment. #B88601 culturally references historical artifacts, award embellishments, and the natural cycle of fruition and decay. Spiritually, #B88601 color represents the gold of experience, the value of time, and success that is integrated rather than flashy, embodying a dignified and weathered brilliance.

Color Conversion

Convert #B88601 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

#B88601

RGB

rgb(184, 134, 1)

HSL

hsl(44°, 99%, 36%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 99%, 28%)

HSV

hsv(44°, 99%, 72%)

XYZ

28.2977 27.2427 3.7956

Yxy

27.2427 0.4769 0.4591

Hunter Lab

52.1945 1.1667 3.9796

CIE-Lab

59.1983 9.7370 64.3185

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Green134 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Color Variations

#B88601 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

#B88601 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 #B88601 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:#B88601

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.26:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.26:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B88601 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

#B88601

protanopia

#a2a221

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B88601;

Text Color

color: #B88601;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B88601;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8860140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B88601;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B88601 0%, #6f5201 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B88601 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.