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#B8860B

Darkgoldenrod Color — #B8860B

Complete color reference for #B8860B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B8860B
RGBrgb(184, 134, 11)
HSLhsl(43, 89%, 38%)
HSVhsv(43, 94%, 72%)
CMYKC:0% M:27% Y:94% K:28%
CSS Colordarkgoldenrod
Decimal12092939
Luminance0.2726

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B8860B on White
Ratio: 3.25:1 — AA Large
#B8860B on Black
Ratio: 6.45:1 — AA
White on #B8860B
Ratio: 3.25:1 — AA Large
Black on #B8860B
Ratio: 6.45:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBF9F3
100#F4EDDA
200#EADBB6
300#DFC991
400#D1B060
500#B8860B
600#936B09
700#6E5007
800#4A3604
900#2E2203

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 #B8860B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(184, 134, 11). The red channel is 184, green is 134, and blue is 11 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B8860B?

The HSL value is hsl(43, 89%, 38%). Hue is 43°, saturation is 89%, and lightness is 38%.

Does #B8860B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B8860B achieves a 3.25:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.45:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B8860B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B8860B is #0B3CB7.