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#B2992A color code is #B2992A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b2992a.

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#B2992A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B2992A is 0.3241. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.81:1 against white and 7.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B2992A on white2.81:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B2992A on black7.48:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B2992A2.81:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B2992A7.48:1AAA

#B2992A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B2992A?+
The hex code for #B2992A is #B2992A. In RGB it's rgb(178, 153, 42), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 62%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #B2992A?+
#B2992A in RGB is (178, 153, 42). Written in CSS: rgb(178, 153, 42).
What is the CMYK value of #B2992A?+
#B2992A converts to CMYK(0%, 14%, 76%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B2992A.
Is #b2992a a warm or cool color?+
#B2992A (#B2992A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b2992a belong to?+
#B2992A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 62%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b2992a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B2992A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.81:1 — 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 #b2992a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B2992A (#B2992A) is 3074 C Deep Saffron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B2992A in design

Practical guidance for using #b2992a (#B2992A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B2992A (#B2992A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 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, #B2992A (#B2992A) 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

#B2992A 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 — #b2992a 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

#B2992A 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.