BS 381C 359 Middle Buff
#B8946A  ·  hsl(32.31, 35.45%, 56.86%)
Tints & Shades
#312517
#4F3C25
#6C5233
#896842
#A77F50
#B8946A
#C3A480
#CDB497
#D8C4AD
#E3D4C3
#EDE4DA
Color Values
Hex #B8946A
RGB 184, 148, 106
HSL hsl(32.31, 35.45%, 56.86%)
CMYK 0%, 20%, 42%, 28%
CSS Variable
--color-bs-381c-359-middle-buff: #B8946A;
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On White
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Bridal & formal wear
2.81:1 ratio
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On Black
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7.48:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
About this color

BS 381C 359 Middle Buff — BS 381C 359 Middle Buff is an official colour from the British Standard BS 381C, used for identification, coding and special purposes in the UK. It belongs to the Beige family: a medium-toned, muted tone with hex code #B8946A and RGB values of 184, 148, 106. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone typical of the BS 381C system. Middle Buff is employed in industrial, military, transport and architectural applications. It pairs well with other BS 381C tones and neutral greys. Nearest neighbors: related BS 381C colours in the same hue group.

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