Information about #BB704B color

#BB704B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB704B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(187, 112, 75) — 73.3% red, 43.9% green, 29.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 29 / 44 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB704B is a confidently colored orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Adobe (#BD6C48). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sunburnt Salmon (#BF6C4A) and Clay (#B66A50).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 112, 75)), which gives #BB704B its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB704B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #BB704B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB704B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BB704B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BB704B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Adobe color link
Adobe

#BD6C48

Clay color link
Clay

#B66A50

Bamboo color link
Bamboo

#BA6F3F

Brown Sugar color link
Brown Sugar

#AF6E4D

Santa Fe color link
Santa Fe

#B16D52

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Evermore color link
Evermore

#BE6A3F

Pendragon color link
Pendragon

#B2723E

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Clay Brown color link
Clay Brown

#B2713D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB704B
  • RGB187, 112, 75
  • CMYK0, 29, 44, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 112, 75)
  • HSL20°, 45%, 51%
  • HSL Precise19.821°, 45.161%, 51.373%
  • HSV20°, 60%, 73%
  • HSB20°, 60%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.439, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.439, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.439, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBB704B
  • DECIMAL ID12283979
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01