Color #B37708

Color Code #B37708

A precise look at this Brown color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#B37708
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#B37708
RGB
rgb(179, 119, 8)
HSL
hsl(38.95 91.44% 36.67%)
HSV
hsv(38.95 95.53% 70.2%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 33.52%, 95.53%, 29.8%
Relative luminance0.22790—1
Contrast with white3.78:1WCAG
Contrast with black5.56:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample3.78:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample5.56:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Brown tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #B37708 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #B37708;
  background-color: #B377081A;
  border-color: #B37708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #B37708?

This color is RGB(179, 119, 8).

What is the HSL value of #B37708?

Its value is HSL(38.95°, 91.44%, 36.67%).

Is #B37708 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.