#BB7E1C

Color Details

HEX
#BB7E1C
RGB
rgb(187, 126, 28)
HSL
hsl(37, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 85%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bb7e1c
Contrast 6.11:1 AA
White on #bb7e1c
Contrast 3.43:1 Fail
#bb7e1c on Black
Contrast 6.11:1 AA
#bb7e1c on White
Contrast 3.43:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c99849
#d6b277
#e4cba4
#966516
#704c11
#4b320b

Complement & Analogous

#1c59ba
#a8ba1c
#ba2e1c

Triadic

#1cba7e
#7e1cba

Monochrome

#4b320b #704c11 #bb7e1c #d6b277 #e4cba4 #f1e5d2

Analogous

#ba2e1c #cf6d60 #bb7e1c #b9c849 #a8ba1c #869516

Complementary Mix

#704c11 #bb7e1c #d6b277 #1c59ba #6b93d2 #123a79

Nearby Colors

#bb7e1b
#bb7e1d
#bb7e0c
#bb7e2c

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About #BB7E1C

#BB7E1C converts to RGB(187, 126, 28) and HSL(37, 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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#BB7E1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BB7E1C?
RGB: 187, 126, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(187, 126, 28)
Is #BB7E1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BB7E1C?
Complement: #1c59ba.
Does #BB7E1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.43:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.11:1 (AA (normal text)).