#BB6B25 Hex Color
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#bb6b25 is a warm, mellow orange with muted saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code #bb6b25 as a supporting brand tone or accent in food, sports, construction safety, and autumn designs. Black text achieves about 5.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #bb6b25
What is #bb6b25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb6b25 is rgb(187, 107, 37), in HSL hsl(28, 67%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 80%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #bb6b25?
The hex color #bb6b25 pairs well with charcoal, cream, navy, and blue-green accents, balancing its warm orange base with cooler or softer contrasts across branding, interfaces, and print design work. Cream keeps the palette welcoming, while charcoal or navy gives the orange a steadier, more professional edge.
Is #bb6b25 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #bb6b25 reads as a warm, muted orange because its red value is much stronger than its blue value, while moderate saturation and brown undertones soften its brightness in most design palettes. It feels grounded and energetic rather than vivid or neon.
Where does #bb6b25 work well in design?
#bb6b25 works well as a supporting accent in food, autumn, outdoor, sports, and construction-related designs, adding earthy energy without overpowering the surrounding neutral palette or competing with primary brand colors.
Is #bb6b25 readable on white or black?
#bb6b25 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.