Color #BB562B Color / Colour Code #BB562B
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb562b (#BB562B). The colour is a orange tone with 63% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB562B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB562B 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 #BB562B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 18 and saturation at 63%. 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 #BB562B
Lightness variations at hue 18 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB562B
Design Use Cases for #BB562B
Vibrant Brand Color
#BB562B has a strong 63% 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 45% lightness, #BB562B 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
#BB562B 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 #BB562B (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, #bb562b, #2a90bb);
CSS Code for #BB562B
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Colors visually similar to #BB562B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BB562B (#BB562B)
#BB562B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 86 green, and 43 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 18 degrees with 63% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB562B is 111/255 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, 54% magenta, 77% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB562B against white is 4.69:1 and against black is 4.48:1. 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 #2A90BB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB562B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB2A47 and #BB9E2A, 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 #BB562B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB562B?
- #BB562B is Color #BB562B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(187, 86, 43), HSL(18, 63%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 54%, 77%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 111/255.
- Is #BB562B accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB562B has a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.48:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB562B?
- The complementary colour is #2A90BB (hue 198). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB2A47 and #BB9E2A. The triadic palette adds #2ABB56 and #562ABB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB562B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb562b; or rgb(187, 86, 43); or hsl(18, 63%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 18 63% 45%; 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.