Spice Market color: hex code #B84823
Spice Market has the hex code #B84823. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 28.2% green and 13.7% blue (184, 72, 35).
Its hue angle is 15°, with 68% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 61% magenta, 81% yellow and 28% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.26:1).
Spice Market (#B84823) color codes
| HEX | #B84823 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 72, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 28.2%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 68%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(15, 81%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 61%, 81%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.57, 43.43, 43.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.57, 61.69, 45.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.39, 14.95, 3.296) | |
| Decimal | 12077091 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Spice Market, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B84823 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #B84823 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B84823 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#685c1eProtanopia
no red cones#83751fDeuteranopia
no green cones#ca2c41Tritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b84823; }
.text { color: #b84823; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b84823; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 72 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b84823, #b89323); }Similar colors
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See #B84823 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B84823?
- #B84823 is a moderate red known as Spice Market. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Spice Market?
- The RGB value is 184, 72, 35: 184 red, 72 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Spice Market?
- The complementary color is #2393B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B84823?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 and white text 5.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.