#BB6F2C Hex Color
Warm orange with earthy depth
Warm and mellow, #bb6f2c is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones and grounded depth. Its character suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, sports, construction safety, autumn, or Halloween designs. The #bb6f2c hex code also supports readable black body text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #bb6f2c
What is #bb6f2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb6f2c is rgb(187, 111, 44), in HSL hsl(28, 62%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 76%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb6f2c?
#bb6f2c pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted sage, and deep navy, balancing its warm orange-brown base with cooler or softer accents for grounded autumn, food, outdoor, and craft-inspired palettes.
Does #bb6f2c look warm or cool?
#bb6f2c reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, creating a mellow, grounded mood rather than a bright or playful one in most visual settings.
Is #bb6f2c readable on white or black?
#bb6f2c has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.