#BB7A5F Hex Color
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#bb7a5f is a muted, dusty orange with warm red-brown undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its low saturation creates an understated mood suited to autumn branding, food packaging, construction accents, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream. Black text achieves about 6.1:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code is #bb7a5f.
Questions about #bb7a5f
What is #bb7a5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb7a5f is rgb(187, 122, 95), in HSL hsl(18, 40%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 49%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bb7a5f?
Navy and cream pair especially well with #bb7a5f, balancing its muted warm orange with cool depth and light contrast. Use navy for a grounded, polished combination, or cream for a softer palette suited to packaging, interiors, and autumn-inspired branding.
Does #bb7a5f read as a warm or cool color?
#bb7a5f reads as a warm color because its orange base carries red-brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect dusty, mellow, and restrained. It can add an earthy autumn feel without the intensity of a bright orange.
Is #bb7a5f readable on white or black?
#bb7a5f has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.