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#B9916A color code is #B9916A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b9916a.

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#B9916A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B9916A is 0.3161. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.87:1 against white and 7.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B9916A on white2.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B9916A on black7.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B9916A2.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B9916A7.32:1AAA

#B9916A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B9916A?+
The hex code for #B9916A is #B9916A. In RGB it's rgb(185, 145, 106), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 36%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #B9916A?+
#B9916A in RGB is (185, 145, 106). Written in CSS: rgb(185, 145, 106).
What is the CMYK value of #B9916A?+
#B9916A converts to CMYK(0%, 22%, 43%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B9916A.
Is #b9916a a warm or cool color?+
#B9916A (#B9916A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b9916a belong to?+
#B9916A belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 30°, 36%, 57% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b9916a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B9916A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.87:1 — 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 #b9916a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B9916A (#B9916A) is 468 C Pantone 468 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B9916A in design

Practical guidance for using #b9916a (#B9916A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B9916A (#B9916A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B9916A (#B9916A) 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

#B9916A 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 — #b9916a 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

#B9916A 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 #B9916A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b9916a (#B9916A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV GoldGucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold