#BB5935 Hex Color
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The hex code #bb5935 is a warm, mellow reddish orange with moderate saturation and a grounded, earthy edge. Its steady energy suits food, autumn, sports, and safety-focused designs without the sharpness of bright red. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent; black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #bb5935
What is #bb5935 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb5935 is rgb(187, 89, 53), in HSL hsl(16, 56%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 72%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb5935?
#bb5935 pairs well with navy, cream, and muted olive because its warm, earthy red-orange gains structure from cool depth and natural contrast. Use navy for a polished palette, or cream when the design needs softer warmth.
Is #bb5935 readable on white or black?
#bb5935 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.