Color #BB997D Color / Colour Code #BB997D
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb997d (#BB997D). The colour is a orange tone with 31% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB997D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB997D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 357, 27, and 57 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 27, 147, and 267 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB997D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 27 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 27 to 72 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 27 with its complement at 207 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 #BB997D
Lightness variations at hue 27 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB997D
Design Use Cases for #BB997D
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #BB997D strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #BB997D has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#BB997D sits in the orange range (hue 27). 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 #BB997D (hue 27) to its complement at hue 207. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 57. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb997d, #7d9fba);
CSS Code for #BB997D
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About Color #BB997D (#BB997D)
#BB997D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 153 green, and 125 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 27 degrees with 31% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB997D is 160/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 33% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB997D against white is 2.64:1 and against black is 7.97:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.97:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7D9FBA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB997D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BA7D80 and #BAB77D, 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 #BB997D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB997D?
- #BB997D is Color #BB997D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(187, 153, 125), HSL(27, 31%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 33%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 160/255.
- Is #BB997D accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB997D has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.97:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB997D?
- The complementary colour is #7D9FBA (hue 207). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BA7D80 and #BAB77D. The triadic palette adds #7DBA98 and #987DBA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB997D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb997d; or rgb(187, 153, 125); or hsl(27, 31%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 27 31% 61%; 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.