#BB4633 Hex Color
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#bb4633 is a strong, warm red with earthy brown undertones and a saturated, terracotta-like finish. Its bold energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted teal. White text reads clearly at about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #bb4633.
Questions about #bb4633
What is #bb4633 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb4633 is rgb(187, 70, 51), in HSL hsl(8, 57%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 73%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb4633?
#bb4633 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted teal because its warm terracotta-red base gains balance from soft neutrals and a cool counterpoint. Use cream for a welcoming palette, charcoal for stronger contrast, or muted teal for a more distinctive combination.
Is #bb4633 warm or cool?
#bb4633 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is softened by earthy brown and terracotta undertones. That warmth gives it an autumnal, grounded feel, making it effective for food branding, seasonal graphics, and focused calls to action.
Is #bb4633 readable on white or black?
#bb4633 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.