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#B19A3E color code is #B19A3E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b19a3e.

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#B19A3E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B19A3E is 0.3281. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.78:1 against white and 7.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B19A3E on white2.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B19A3E on black7.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B19A3E2.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B19A3E7.56:1AAA

#B19A3E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B19A3E?+
The hex code for #B19A3E is #B19A3E. In RGB it's rgb(177, 154, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 48%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #B19A3E?+
#B19A3E in RGB is (177, 154, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 154, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #B19A3E?+
#B19A3E converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 65%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B19A3E.
Is #b19a3e a warm or cool color?+
#B19A3E (#B19A3E) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b19a3e belong to?+
#B19A3E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 48%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b19a3e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B19A3E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.78:1 — 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 #b19a3e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B19A3E (#B19A3E) is 8011 C Metallic Brass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B19A3E in design

Practical guidance for using #b19a3e (#B19A3E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B19A3E (#B19A3E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B19A3E (#B19A3E) 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

#B19A3E 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 — #b19a3e 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

#B19A3E 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 #B19A3E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b19a3e (#B19A3E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex GoldLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold