#BB917D Hex Color
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#bb917d is a warm, dusty orange with gray-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow, weathered finish suits autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, and youth-focused campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or dark charcoal for an independent, adventurous feel. Black text reads clearly at about 7.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #bb917d.
Questions about #bb917d
What is #bb917d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb917d is rgb(187, 145, 125), in HSL hsl(19, 31%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 33%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bb917d?
Does #bb917d read as a warm or cool color?
#bb917d reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by muted brown-gray undertones, creating a mellow, earthy appearance rather than the sharper, brighter look associated with highly saturated orange.
Where does #bb917d work well?
#bb917d works well in autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, and youth-focused designs that need a mellow, weathered accent, especially when the palette calls for an approachable orange that feels grounded instead of bright or energetic.
Is #bb917d readable on white or black?
#bb917d has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.