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#B8935A color code is #B8935A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b8935a.

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#B8935A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B8935A is 0.3180. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.85:1 against white and 7.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B8935A on white2.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B8935A on black7.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B8935A2.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B8935A7.36:1AAA

#B8935A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B8935A?+
The hex code for #B8935A is #B8935A. In RGB it's rgb(184, 147, 90), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 40%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #B8935A?+
#B8935A in RGB is (184, 147, 90). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 147, 90).
What is the CMYK value of #B8935A?+
#B8935A converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 51%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B8935A.
Is #b8935a a warm or cool color?+
#B8935A (#B8935A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b8935a belong to?+
#B8935A belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 36°, 40%, 54% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b8935a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B8935A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.85:1 — 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 #b8935a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B8935A (#B8935A) is 7525 C Copper Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B8935A in design

Practical guidance for using #b8935a (#B8935A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B8935A (#B8935A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B8935A (#B8935A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange 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

#B8935A 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 — #b8935a 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

#B8935A 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 #B8935A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b8935a (#B8935A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV GoldStarbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light GreenGucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold