#B8860F Color Meaning and Information

#B8860F Color Information

#B8860F RGB value is (184, 134, 15). The hex color red value is 184, green is 134, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 92 percent, 28 percent.

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#B8860F Color Meaning

Color #B8860F signifies historical value, earned splendor, and autumnal wealth. #B8860F muted, brownish-yellow, identical to Dark Goldenrod, evokes gilded antiques, harvested wheat fields, and the last light of a fall day. Psychologically, color #B8860F suggests prestige that is worn and comfortable, promoting feelings of nostalgia, maturity, and tangible accomplishment. #B8860F culturally references historical artifacts, award embellishments, and the natural cycle of fruition and decay. Spiritually, #B8860F 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 #B8860F 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

#B8860F

RGB

rgb(184, 134, 15)

HSL

hsl(42°, 85%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 92%, 28%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 92%, 72%)

XYZ

28.3785 27.2750 4.2208

Yxy

27.2750 0.4740 0.4555

Hunter Lab

52.2255 1.1917 3.9219

CIE-Lab

59.2280 9.9262 62.0159

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Green134 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Color Variations

#B8860F 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

#B8860F 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 #B8860F 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:#B8860F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B8860F 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

#B8860F

protanopia

#a2a22c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B8860F;

Text Color

color: #B8860F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B8860F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8860F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B8860F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860F 0%, #6f5009 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B8860F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.