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#B88B84 color code is #B88B84. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b88b84.

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#B88B84 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B88B84 is 0.3032. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.97:1 against white and 7.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B88B84 on white2.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B88B84 on black7.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B88B842.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B88B847.06:1AAA

#B88B84 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B88B84?+
The hex code for #B88B84 is #B88B84. In RGB it's rgb(184, 139, 132), and in HSL it's hsl(8, 27%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #B88B84?+
#B88B84 in RGB is (184, 139, 132). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 139, 132).
What is the CMYK value of #B88B84?+
#B88B84 converts to CMYK(0%, 24%, 28%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B88B84.
Is #b88b84 a warm or cool color?+
#B88B84 (#B88B84) is a warm red — its hue sits at 8° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b88b84 belong to?+
#B88B84 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 8°, 27%, 62% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #b88b84 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B88B84 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.97:1 — 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 #b88b84?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B88B84 (#B88B84) is 7504 C Warm Taupe, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B88B84 in design

Practical guidance for using #b88b84 (#B88B84) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B88B84 (#B88B84) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B88B84 (#B88B84) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. 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

#B88B84 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 — #b88b84 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

#B88B84 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.