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#B88723 color code is #B88723. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b88723.

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#B88723 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B88723 is 0.2764. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.22:1 against white and 6.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B88723 on white3.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B88723 on black6.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B887233.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B887236.53:1AA

#B88723 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B88723?+
The hex code for #B88723 is #B88723. In RGB it's rgb(184, 135, 35), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 68%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #B88723?+
#B88723 in RGB is (184, 135, 35). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 135, 35).
What is the CMYK value of #B88723?+
#B88723 converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 81%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B88723.
Is #b88723 a warm or cool color?+
#B88723 (#B88723) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b88723 belong to?+
#B88723 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 68%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b88723 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B88723 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.22:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b88723?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B88723 (#B88723) is 4326 C Curry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B88723 in design

Practical guidance for using #b88723 (#B88723) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B88723 (#B88723) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B88723 (#B88723) 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

#B88723 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 — #b88723 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

#B88723 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.