#B18A2D

Color Details

HEX
#B18A2D
RGB
rgb(177, 138, 45)
HSL
hsl(42, 59%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 75%, 31%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.54:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b18a2d
Contrast 6.54:1 AA
White on #b18a2d
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail
#b18a2d on Black
Contrast 6.54:1 AA
#b18a2d on White
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c1a157
#d0b981
#e0d0ab
#8e6e24
#6a531b
#473712

Complement & Analogous

#2e56b2
#98b22e
#b2482e

Triadic

#2eb28b
#8b2eb2

Monochrome

#473712 #6a531b #b18a2d #d0b981 #e0d0ab #efe8d5

Analogous

#b2482e #c97f6d #b18a2d #adc158 #98b22e #7a8e25

Complementary Mix

#6a531b #b18a2d #d0b981 #2e56b2 #7791cd #1e3874

Nearby Colors

#b18a2c
#b18a2e
#b18a1d
#b18a3d

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About #B18A2D

#B18A2D converts to RGB(177, 138, 45) and HSL(42, 59%, 44%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B18A2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B18A2D?
RGB: 177, 138, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(177, 138, 45)
Is #B18A2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B18A2D?
Complement: #2e56b2.
Does #B18A2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.21:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.54:1 (AA (normal text)).