#B3956C

Color Details

HEX
#B3956C
RGB
rgb(179, 149, 108)
HSL
hsl(35, 32%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 40%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3956c
Contrast 7.43:1 AAA
White on #b3956c
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail
#b3956c on Black
Contrast 7.43:1 AAA
#b3956c on White
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2aa89
#d1bfa7
#e1d5c4
#8f7756
#6b5941
#483c2b

Complement & Analogous

#6b89b3
#adb36b
#b3716b

Triadic

#6bb395
#956bb3

Monochrome

#483c2b #6b5941 #b3956c #d1bfa7 #e1d5c4 #f0eae2

Analogous

#b3716b #ca9c97 #b3956c #bdc289 #adb36b #8a8f56

Complementary Mix

#6b5941 #b3956c #d1bfa7 #6b89b3 #9fb2ce #465974

Nearby Colors

#b3956b
#b3956d
#b3955c
#b3957c

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About #B3956C

#B3956C converts to RGB(179, 149, 108) and HSL(35, 32%, 56%). 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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#B3956C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3956C?
RGB: 179, 149, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 149, 108)
Is #B3956C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3956C?
Complement: #6b89b3.
Does #B3956C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.83:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.43:1 (AAA (normal text)).