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#B2A37F color code is #B2A37F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b2a37f.

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#B2A37F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B2A37F is 0.3719. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.49:1 against white and 8.44:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B2A37F on white2.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B2A37F on black8.44:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B2A37F2.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B2A37F8.44:1AAA

#B2A37F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B2A37F?+
The hex code for #B2A37F is #B2A37F. In RGB it's rgb(178, 163, 127), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 25%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #B2A37F?+
#B2A37F in RGB is (178, 163, 127). Written in CSS: rgb(178, 163, 127).
What is the CMYK value of #B2A37F?+
#B2A37F converts to CMYK(0%, 8%, 29%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B2A37F.
Is #b2a37f a warm or cool color?+
#B2A37F (#B2A37F) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b2a37f belong to?+
#B2A37F belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 25%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b2a37f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B2A37F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.49:1 — 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 #b2a37f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B2A37F (#B2A37F) is 4133 C Jute, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B2A37F in design

Practical guidance for using #b2a37f (#B2A37F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B2A37F (#B2A37F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B2A37F (#B2A37F) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#B2A37F 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 — #b2a37f 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

#B2A37F 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 #B2A37F

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b2a37f (#B2A37F). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold