#B18F88
- Brightness
- 153.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 10°, 21%, 61%
- HSV V %
- 69%
- Lab
- 62.3, 11.7, 8.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 19%, 23%, 31%
- PNG size
- 5.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, soft warm hue
Recommended text: Black (7.15:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #B18F88
Common Name: Nomadic Glow 2
RGB: 177, 143, 136
HSL: 15°, 19%, 61%
Contrast vs White: 3.9 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 12.1 (AAA Pass)
Mood Blurb: #B18F88 is a warm, earthy hue that blends well with neutral tones and provides a grounded yet subtle aesthetic. It invokes feelings of comfort and understated elegance, making it popular for cozy, inviting spaces in design. It has a calm, professional vibe with a slight rustic charm.
Close Named Matches:
- Dulux Trade - Nomadic Glow 2 (#B18F88)
- Behr - Desert Willow (#B1928B)
- Jotun - Old Fresco (#B7918B)
- Pantone - Fawn (#AE9490)
- Federal Standard 595c - Desert Sand (#AA8F81)
Why Designers Use It:
This shade of #B18F88 is frequently used for creating a calm, neutral atmosphere in both residential and commercial interior designs. It’s highly versatile, working well with a variety of materials, from wood and stone to textiles and metals. Designers tend to use it for accent walls, furniture, and textiles, where it complements bolder colors without overpowering them. The color draws from natural influences, evoking a sense of warmth, grounding, and sophistication, making it a popular choice in modern, minimalist, and even rustic designs.
Notably, this color is seen in the Dulux Trade palette, where it’s identified as "Nomadic Glow 2," lending itself to an earthy, travel-inspired aesthetic. It’s also frequently used in brands that align with a natural, organic lifestyle or products that emphasize comfort and warmth. #B18F88 is ideal for creating spaces with a welcoming, restful vibe, and is particularly effective in creating a balance between modernity and nature. It is often used in interior decor, automotive design (think leather or soft materials), and packaging for luxury goods.