#BB7B1C

Color Details

HEX
#BB7B1C
RGB
rgb(187, 123, 28)
HSL
hsl(36, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 85%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bb7b1c
Contrast 5.96:1 AA
White on #bb7b1c
Contrast 3.52:1 Fail
#bb7b1c on Black
Contrast 5.96:1 AA
#bb7b1c on White
Contrast 3.52:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c99549
#d6b077
#e4caa4
#966216
#704a11
#4b310b

Complement & Analogous

#1c5bba
#abba1c
#ba2c1c

Triadic

#1cba7b
#7b1cba

Monochrome

#4b310b #704a11 #bb7b1c #d6b077 #e4caa4 #f1e5d2

Analogous

#ba2c1c #cf6b60 #bb7b1c #bcc849 #abba1c #899516

Complementary Mix

#704a11 #bb7b1c #d6b077 #1c5bba #6b94d2 #123b79

Nearby Colors

#bb7b1b
#bb7b1d
#bb7b0c
#bb7b2c

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About #BB7B1C

#BB7B1C converts to RGB(187, 123, 28) and HSL(36, 74%, 42%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#BB7B1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BB7B1C?
RGB: 187, 123, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(187, 123, 28)
Is #BB7B1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BB7B1C?
Complement: #1c5bba.
Does #BB7B1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.52:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.96:1 (AA (normal text)).