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#B56940 Color — #B56940

Complete color reference for #B56940: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B56940
RGBrgb(181, 105, 64)
HSLhsl(21, 48%, 48%)
HSVhsv(21, 65%, 71%)
CMYKC:0% M:42% Y:65% K:29%
CSS Color#B56940
Decimal11888960
Luminance0.203

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B56940 on White
Ratio: 4.15:1 — AA Large
#B56940 on Black
Ratio: 5.06:1 — AA
White on #B56940
Ratio: 4.15:1 — AA Large
Black on #B56940
Ratio: 5.06:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBF8F5
100#F4E9E2
200#E9D2C6
300#DEBCA9
400#CF9E83
500#B56940
600#915433
700#6D3F26
800#482A1A
900#2D1A10

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B56940?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(181, 105, 64). The red channel is 181, green is 105, and blue is 64 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B56940?

The HSL value is hsl(21, 48%, 48%). Hue is 21°, saturation is 48%, and lightness is 48%.

Does #B56940 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B56940 achieves a 4.15:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.06:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B56940?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B56940 is #408CB5.