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#B08038 color code is #B08038. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b08038.

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#B08038 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B08038 is 0.2495. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.51:1 against white and 5.99:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B08038 on white3.51:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B08038 on black5.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B080383.51:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B080385.99:1AA

#B08038 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B08038?+
The hex code for #B08038 is #B08038. In RGB it's rgb(176, 128, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 52%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #B08038?+
#B08038 in RGB is (176, 128, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 128, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #B08038?+
#B08038 converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 68%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B08038.
Is #b08038 a warm or cool color?+
#B08038 (#B08038) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b08038 belong to?+
#B08038 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 36°, 52%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b08038 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B08038 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.51:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b08038?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B08038 (#B08038) is 727 C Pantone 727 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B08038 in design

Practical guidance for using #b08038 (#B08038) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B08038 (#B08038) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B08038 (#B08038) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange 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

#B08038 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 — #b08038 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

#B08038 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.

Brands that use #B08038

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b08038 (#B08038). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold