#B38D6E

Color Details

HEX
#B38D6E
RGB
rgb(179, 141, 110)
HSL
hsl(27, 31%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 39%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.95:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b38d6e
Contrast 6.95:1 AA
White on #b38d6e
Contrast 3.02:1 Fail
#b38d6e on Black
Contrast 6.95:1 AA
#b38d6e on White
Contrast 3.02:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2a48b
#d1bba8
#e1d1c5
#8f7158
#6b5542
#48382c

Complement & Analogous

#6f95b3
#b3b06f
#b36f73

Triadic

#6fb38e
#8e6fb3

Monochrome

#48382c #6b5542 #b38d6e #d1bba8 #e1d1c5 #f0e8e2

Analogous

#b36f73 #ca9a9d #b38d6e #c2c08c #b3b06f #8f8d59

Complementary Mix

#6b5542 #b38d6e #d1bba8 #6f95b3 #a1bace #486174

Nearby Colors

#b38d6d
#b38d6f
#b38d5e
#b38d7e

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About #B38D6E

#B38D6E converts to RGB(179, 141, 110) and HSL(27, 31%, 57%). 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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#B38D6E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B38D6E?
RGB: 179, 141, 110. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 141, 110)
Is #B38D6E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B38D6E?
Complement: #6f95b3.
Does #B38D6E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.02:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.95:1 (AA (normal text)).