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#B8AC88 color code is #B8AC88. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b8ac88.

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#B8AC88 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B8AC88 is 0.4147. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.26:1 against white and 9.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B8AC88 on white2.26:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B8AC88 on black9.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B8AC882.26:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B8AC889.29:1AAA

#B8AC88 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B8AC88?+
The hex code for #B8AC88 is #B8AC88. In RGB it's rgb(184, 172, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 25%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #B8AC88?+
#B8AC88 in RGB is (184, 172, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 172, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #B8AC88?+
#B8AC88 converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 26%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B8AC88.
Is #b8ac88 a warm or cool color?+
#B8AC88 (#B8AC88) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b8ac88 belong to?+
#B8AC88 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 25%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b8ac88 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B8AC88 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.26:1 — 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 #b8ac88?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B8AC88 (#B8AC88) is 453 C Pantone 453 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B8AC88 in design

Practical guidance for using #b8ac88 (#B8AC88) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B8AC88 (#B8AC88) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B8AC88 (#B8AC88) 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

#B8AC88 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 — #b8ac88 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

#B8AC88 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 #B8AC88

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b8ac88 (#B8AC88). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel BeigeGucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold