#B57221 Color Information

Hex color code: #B57221

#B57221 is a understated orange color. In RGB it is (181, 114, 33), and in HSL it is (33°, 69%, 42%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#B57221

RGB

181, 114, 33

HSL

33°, 69%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 82%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B57221;
background-color: #B57221;
border-color: #B57221;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B57221;
border: 2px solid #B57221;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B57221]
text-[#B57221]
border-[#B57221]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B57221]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B57221, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B57221; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B57221; 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 #B57221; background-color: #B5722115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5722120; border-left: 4px solid #B57221; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B57221; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B57221 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 114, 33

Red: 181 / Green: 114 / Blue: 33

HSL

33°, 69%, 42%

Hue: 33° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 82%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 82% / Key: 29%

What color is #B57221?

#B57221 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2164B5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B57221 to RGB:

rgb(181, 114, 33)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B57221 to HSL:

hsl(33, 69%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B57221 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 37%, 82%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B57221 is a neutral orange color with RGB values of 181, 114, 33 and HSL of 33°, 69%, 42%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B57221 is #2164B5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B52921.

Use #B57221 in CSS: color: #B57221 or background-color: #B57221. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B57221

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B57221?

#B57221 is a neutral orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #B57221?

#B57221 in RGB is (181, 114, 33) - 181 red, 114 green, and 33 blue.

How to use #B57221 in CSS?

Use #B57221 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B57221?

#2164B5 (complementary), #B52921 (analogous), and #744A15 (lighter shade) work well with #B57221.