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#B87810 color code is #B87810. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b87810.

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#B87810 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B87810 is 0.2366. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.66:1 against white and 5.73:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B87810 on white3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B87810 on black5.73:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B878103.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B878105.73:1AA

#B87810 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B87810?+
The hex code for #B87810 is #B87810. In RGB it's rgb(184, 120, 16), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 84%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #B87810?+
#B87810 in RGB is (184, 120, 16). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 120, 16).
What is the CMYK value of #B87810?+
#B87810 converts to CMYK(0%, 35%, 91%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B87810.
Is #b87810 a warm or cool color?+
#B87810 (#B87810) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b87810 belong to?+
#B87810 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 84%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b87810 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B87810 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.66:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b87810?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B87810 (#B87810) is 782 C Pantone 782 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B87810 in design

Practical guidance for using #b87810 (#B87810) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B87810 (#B87810) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B87810 (#B87810) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#B87810 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 — #b87810 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

#B87810 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.