What color is Brass?
Brass is a warm golden-yellow with a slight green or brown tint, hex #B5A642, close to the color of raw wildflower honey. The tone is muted rather than bright, giving it a dull metallic quality without any shine.
What is the meaning of the color Brass?
Named after the metal alloy of copper and zinc, brass as a color reflects the actual appearance of the material used in tools, instruments, and fittings since ancient times. The alloy itself was documented in Roman-era production, and by the medieval period brass goods were traded across Europe through organized craft guilds, particularly in the Meuse valley region of present-day Belgium. The color name entered English use as a direct reference to the aged or unpolished surface of that metal. Steinway and Sons, the piano manufacturer founded in 1853, helped anchor brass as a mark of craftsmanship and durability through its use on instrument hardware.
What colors go with Brass?
Colors that pair well with Brass include:
Navy Blue: sharp, grounded contrast
Forest Green: earthy, natural depth
Burgundy: rich, warm tone
Charcoal: strong, muted balance
Cream: soft, warm highlight
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #B5A642 |
color: #B5A642;
|
| RGB | 181, 166, 66 |
color: rgb(181, 166, 66);
|
| RGB Percentage | 71%, 65%, 26% |
color: rgb(71%, 65%, 26%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 8%, 64%, 29% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 52°, 47%, 48% |
color: hsl(52, 47%, 48%);
|
| HSV | 52°, 64%, 71% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 38, 3, 33 |
color: lab(38% 3 33);
|
| Decimal | 11904578 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.brass {
color: #B5A642;
}
$brass: #B5A642;
rgb(181, 166, 66)