Brown
Yellow Brown
Yellow Brown
#B8860BClick to copy
Yellow Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(184, 134, 11)Copy
HSLhsl(43, 89%, 38%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(43, 94%, 72%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 27%, 94%, 28%)Copy
Yellow Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#B8860B
Click to copy#0B3DB8
Click to copyAnalogous
#B82F0B
Click to copy#93B80B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#0B93B8
Click to copy#300BB8
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B8860B
Click to copy#E3B646
Click to copy#F0D99F
Click to copy#584005
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyYellow Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.25 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.45 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.98 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.88 : 1
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Yellow Brown Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Yellow Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Yellow Brown (HEX #B8860B) has the RGB value rgb(184, 134, 11), the HSL value hsl(43°, 89%, 38%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 27%, 94%, 28%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Yellow Brown is #0B3DB8, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B8300B and #94B80B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#0B93B8, #2F0BB8) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Yellow Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Yellow Brown has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 against white and 6.45:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Yellow Brown has a lightness of 38% and a saturation of 89%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A brown with a yellow cast.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Yellow Brown tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Yellow Brown is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Yellow Brown Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
