#B17C4E Color Information

Hex color code: #B17C4E

A subtle orange shade, #B17C4E appears as (177, 124, 78) in RGB and (28°, 39%, 50%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NamePeru
HEX
#B17C4E
RGB
177, 124, 78
HSL
28°, 39%, 50%
CMYK
0%, 30%, 56%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B17C4E;
background-color: #B17C4E;
border-color: #B17C4E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B17C4E;
border: 2px solid #B17C4E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B17C4E]
text-[#B17C4E]
border-[#B17C4E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B17C4E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B17C4E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B17C4E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B17C4E; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B17C4E; background-color: #B17C4E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B17C4E20; border-left: 4px solid #B17C4E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B17C4E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B17C4E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

177, 124, 78

Red: 177 / Green: 124 / Blue: 78

HSL

28°, 39%, 50%

Hue: 28° / Saturation: 39% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 56%, 31%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 56% / Key: 31%

What color is #B17C4E?

#B17C4E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B17C4E to RGB:

rgb(177, 124, 78)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B17C4E to HSL:

hsl(28, 39%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B17C4E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 56%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #B17C4E has RGB (177, 124, 78) and HSL (28°, 39%, 50%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B17C4E is #4E83B1, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B14E51.

Use #B17C4E in CSS: color: #B17C4E or background-color: #B17C4E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B17C4E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.86:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B17C4E?

#B17C4E is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #B17C4E?

#B17C4E in RGB is (177, 124, 78) - 177 red, 124 green, and 78 blue.

How to use #B17C4E in CSS?

Use #B17C4E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B17C4E?

#4E83B1 (complementary), #B14E51 (analogous), and #7C5736 (lighter shade) work well with #B17C4E.