DarkGoldenrod — #B8860B HEX Color

#B8860Brgb(184, 134, 11)

About DarkGoldenrod

DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone with a hue of 43°, saturation of 89% and lightness of 38%. It works well for accents and energetic palettes and conveys a vibrant feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 3.25:1, while on black it reaches 6.45:1 — so prefer black text when using #B8860B as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#B8860B

RGBrgb(184, 134, 11)

HSLhsl(43°, 89%, 38%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 27%, 94%, 28%)

CIELABLab(59.2, 9.9, 62.7)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

3.25:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

6.45:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #B8860B as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #B8860B;

color: #B8860B;

border: 2px solid #B8860B;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #0b3db8);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #b8860b;
  --color-primary-rgb: 184, 134, 11;
  --color-primary-hsl: 43, 89%, 38%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #B8860B?

Color #B8860B is commonly known as DarkGoldenrod. It is a warm, mid, vivid orange tone.

Is #B8860B a warm or cool color?

DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) is a warm color. With a hue of 43°, it falls in the orange family.

What colors go well with #B8860B?

Colors that pair well with DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) include its complementary color (#0B3DB8), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous orange tones for harmonious palettes.