Color #BB253C Color / Colour Code #BB253C
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb253c (#BB253C). The colour is a red tone with 67% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB253C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB253C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB253C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 351 with its complement at 171 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BB253C
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB253C
Design Use Cases for #BB253C
Vibrant Brand Color
#BB253C has a strong 67% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #BB253C is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#BB253C falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BB253C (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb253c, #25bba5);
CSS Code for #BB253C
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Colors visually similar to #BB253C based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BB253C (#BB253C)
#BB253C is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 37 green, and 60 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 67% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB253C is 84/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 68% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB253C against white is 6.10:1 and against black is 3.44:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #25BBA5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB253C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB2587 and #BB5A25, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BB253C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB253C?
- #BB253C is Color #BB253C, a red color (colour) with RGB(187, 37, 60), HSL(351, 67%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 80%, 68%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 84/255.
- Is #BB253C accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB253C has a contrast ratio of 6.10:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.44:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB253C?
- The complementary colour is #25BBA5 (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB2587 and #BB5A25. The triadic palette adds #3CBB25 and #253CBB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB253C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb253c; or rgb(187, 37, 60); or hsl(351, 67%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 67% 44%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.