#B78854
- RGB
- 183, 136, 84
- Brightness
- 147.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 32°, 41%, 52%
- HSV V %
- 72%
- Lab
- 60.2, 11.8, 34.7
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 26%, 54%, 28%
- PNG size
- 6.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, soft warm hue
Black text
6.66:1
AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
White text
3.15:1
Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
Recommended text: Black (6.66:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #B78854
Common Name: Imperial Buff
RGB: rgb(183, 136, 84)
HSL: hsl(38, 37%, 53%)
Contrast:
vs White: 3.7 (AA)
vs Black: 9.5 (AAA)
Mood Blurb: #B78854 is a warm, inviting color often associated with vintage and classic aesthetics. It's used in interior design, branding, and art to evoke a sense of tradition and earthiness. It embodies a nostalgic richness that resonates with timeless elegance and understated luxury.
Close Matches:
- Jotun - #B78854 (Imperial Buff)
- Australian Standard - #BD9568 (Deep Stone)
- BS 2660 - #BF9C6A (Light Stone)
- Munsell Color System - #BD8750 (10yr 6/6)
- Pantone Solid Coated - #BE8B5E (PANTONE 729 C)
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is a staple in interior design for its warm, earthy feel, often used to create a sense of coziness in spaces.
- It's a favorite for brands in the luxury and heritage sectors, especially when aiming for a vintage or sophisticated aesthetic.
- Manufactured from natural pigments, #B78854 can be found in some architectural paints and is often used in decorative elements for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Though it has an old-world charm, it is gaining renewed popularity as a trendy color choice for brands that seek to evoke a sense of tradition with a modern twist.
- In some regions, this color is associated with autumn and harvest, making it a seasonal favorite for event and retail design in fall.