#B9881C

Color Details

HEX
#B9881C
RGB
rgb(185, 136, 28)
HSL
hsl(41, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 85%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.60:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9881c
Contrast 6.60:1 AA
White on #b9881c
Contrast 3.18:1 Fail
#b9881c on Black
Contrast 6.60:1 AA
#b9881c on White
Contrast 3.18:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7a049
#d5b877
#e3cfa4
#946d16
#6f5211
#4a360b

Complement & Analogous

#1c4eba
#9dba1c
#ba391c

Triadic

#1cba88
#881cba

Monochrome

#4a360b #6f5211 #b9881c #d5b877 #e3cfa4 #f1e7d2

Analogous

#ba391c #cf7460 #b9881c #b1c849 #9dba1c #7e9516

Complementary Mix

#6f5211 #b9881c #d5b877 #1c4eba #6b8cd2 #123379

Nearby Colors

#b9881b
#b9881d
#b9880c
#b9882c

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About #B9881C

#B9881C converts to RGB(185, 136, 28) and HSL(41, 74%, 42%). 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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#B9881C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9881C?
RGB: 185, 136, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 136, 28)
Is #B9881C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9881C?
Complement: #1c4eba.
Does #B9881C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.18:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.60:1 (AA (normal text)).