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#8B7536 color code is #8B7536. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8b7536.

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#8B7536 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8B7536 is 0.1848. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.47:1 against white and 4.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8B7536 on white4.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#8B7536 on black4.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8B75364.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8B75364.70:1AA

#8B7536 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8B7536?+
The hex code for #8B7536 is #8B7536. In RGB it's rgb(139, 117, 54), and in HSL it's hsl(44, 44%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #8B7536?+
#8B7536 in RGB is (139, 117, 54). Written in CSS: rgb(139, 117, 54).
What is the CMYK value of #8B7536?+
#8B7536 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 61%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8B7536.
Is #8b7536 a warm or cool color?+
#8B7536 (#8B7536) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8b7536 belong to?+
#8B7536 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 44°, 44%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #8b7536 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8B7536 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.47:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8b7536?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8B7536 (#8B7536) is 871 Gold 871, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8B7536 in design

Practical guidance for using #8b7536 (#8B7536) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8B7536 (#8B7536) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8B7536 (#8B7536) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#8B7536 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #8b7536 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#8B7536 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.