Color #BB3902 Color / Colour Code #BB3902
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb3902 (#BB3902). The colour is a orange tone with 98% saturation and 37% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB3902 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB3902 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 348, 18, and 48 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 18, 138, and 258 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB3902
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 18 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 18 to 63 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 18 with its complement at 198 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 #BB3902
Lightness variations at hue 18 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB3902
Design Use Cases for #BB3902
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #BB3902 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 37% lightness, #BB3902 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#BB3902 sits in the orange range (hue 18). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BB3902 (hue 18) to its complement at hue 198. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 48. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb3902, #0283bb);
CSS Code for #BB3902
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Colors visually similar to #BB3902 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #BB3902 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #BB3902 (#BB3902)
#BB3902 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 57 green, and 2 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 93.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 18 degrees with 98% saturation and 37% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB3902 is 90/255 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, 70% magenta, 99% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB3902 against white is 5.68:1 and against black is 3.70:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 26% lightness.
The complementary colour #0283BB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB3902. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB0227 and #BB9602, 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 #BB3902
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB3902?
- #BB3902 is Color #BB3902, a orange color (colour) with RGB(187, 57, 2), HSL(18, 98%, 37%), and CMYK(0%, 70%, 99%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 90/255.
- Is #BB3902 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB3902 has a contrast ratio of 5.68:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.70:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB3902?
- The complementary colour is #0283BB (hue 198). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB0227 and #BB9602. The triadic palette adds #02BB39 and #3902BB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB3902 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb3902; or rgb(187, 57, 2); or hsl(18, 98%, 37%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 18 98% 37%; 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.