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#B6B38C

#B6B38C
Conversions
HEX#B6B38C
RGBrgb(182, 179, 140)
HSLhsl(56, 22%, 63%)
HSVhsv(56, 23%, 71%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 2%, 23%, 29%)
Copy CSS
color: #b6b38c; /* rgb */ color: rgb(182, 179, 140); /* hsl */ color: hsl(56, 22%, 63%);
Contrast
On white2.14 : 1
On ink black8.94 : 1

About #B6B38C

#B6B38C is the hex color #B6B38C, which translates to rgb(182, 179, 140) in RGB and hsl(56, 22%, 63%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 56 degrees, with a saturation of 22 percent and a lightness of 63 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #B6B38C in a design

Text placed directly on #B6B38C is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #B6B38C

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #B6B38C for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #B6B38C

  • HEX: #B6B38C
  • RGB: rgb(182, 179, 140)
  • HSL: hsl(56, 22%, 63%)
  • HSV: hsv(56, 23%, 71%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 2%, 23%, 29%)

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