Color #B68310

Color Code #B68310

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

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Color preview#B68310
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#B68310
RGB
rgb(182, 131, 16)
HSL
hsl(41.57 83.84% 38.82%)
HSV
hsv(41.57 91.21% 71.37%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 28.02%, 91.21%, 28.63%
Relative luminance0.26220—1
Contrast with white3.36:1WCAG
Contrast with black6.24:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample3.36:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample6.24:1
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 #B68310 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: #B68310;
  background-color: #B683101A;
  border-color: #B68310;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #B68310?

This color is RGB(182, 131, 16).

What is the HSL value of #B68310?

Its value is HSL(41.57°, 83.84%, 38.82%).

Is #B68310 suitable for text?

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