Information about #BB8C3F color

#BB8C3F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB8C3F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 140, 63) (73.3% red, 54.9% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 49 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BB8C3F is a pleasantly vivid warm orange that carries an easy, daylight feel. In practice it works well for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pizza (#BF8D3C). Slightly further away sit Classius (#B38D42) and Hokey Pokey (#BB8E34).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 140, 63)), which gives #BB8C3F its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.0:1. #BB8C3F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB8C3F color variations

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#BB8C3F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BB8C3F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

#BB8C3F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB8C3F
  • RGB187, 140, 63
  • CMYK0, 18, 49, 27
  • HSL37°, 50%, 49%
  • HSL Precise37.258°, 49.6%, 49.02%
  • HSV37°, 66%, 73%
  • HSB37°, 66%, 73%
  • HEX IDBB8C3F
  • DECIMAL ID12291135
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
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