Weissbier
Also known as: Andouille , Millionaire , Honeysuckle Blast , Colonel Mustard
Weissbier holds a medium position in the orange range and reads as warm and inviting. You'll see it used for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.23:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Weissbier color codes
- HEX
- #B3833B
- RGB
- rgb(179, 131, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(179, 131, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 50%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 67%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 27%, 67%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(58.6 13.7 45.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.3% 0.106 74.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgoldenrod #B8860B · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 1024: Ochre yellow #BA8F4C · ΔE 3.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Weissbier works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Weissbier
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Weissbier by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.23:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Weissbier background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Weissbier
Weissbier with its complement
Soft neighbors of Weissbier
Weissbier triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chai Tea #A97B2D · ΔE 3.3
- Treasures #BA8B36 · ΔE 3.5
- Butterbeer #AF7934 · ΔE 3.7
- Pizza #BF8D3C · ΔE 3.7
- Teak #AB8953 · ΔE 4.8
- Honey #AE8934 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Weissbier is closest to Marina .
FAQ
Weissbier FAQs
What color is Weissbier?
Weissbier is a medium orange with the hex code #B3833B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 50% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Weissbier?
The hex code for Weissbier is #B3833B. In RGB it's rgb(179, 131, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 27%, 67%, 30%).
What colors go well with Weissbier?
Weissbier pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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