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#B19235 color code is #B19235. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b19235.

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#B19235 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B19235 is 0.3016. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.99:1 against white and 7.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B19235 on white2.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B19235 on black7.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B192352.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B192357.03:1AAA

#B19235 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B19235?+
The hex code for #B19235 is #B19235. In RGB it's rgb(177, 146, 53), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 54%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #B19235?+
#B19235 in RGB is (177, 146, 53). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 146, 53).
What is the CMYK value of #B19235?+
#B19235 converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 70%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B19235.
Is #b19235 a warm or cool color?+
#B19235 (#B19235) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b19235 belong to?+
#B19235 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 54%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b19235 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B19235 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.99:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b19235?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B19235 (#B19235) is 7510 C Dark Toffee Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B19235 in design

Practical guidance for using #b19235 (#B19235) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B19235 (#B19235) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B19235 (#B19235) 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

#B19235 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 — #b19235 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

#B19235 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 #B19235

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b19235 (#B19235). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold