Information about #BB8535 color

#BB8535 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB8535 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 133, 53) (73.3% red, 52.2% green, 20.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 53 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid warm orange, #BB8535 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Filmpro Yellow Oxide (#B98036). Nearby in the Register you will also find Jandal (#B78239) and Noosa (#B78038).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 133, 53)), which gives #BB8535 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB8535 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BB8535 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BB8535 color variations

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#BB8535 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 #BB8535

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

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

#BB8535 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB8535
  • RGB187, 133, 53
  • CMYK0, 21, 53, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 133, 53)
  • HSL36°, 56%, 47%
  • HSL Precise35.821°, 55.833%, 47.059%
  • HSV36°, 72%, 73%
  • HSB36°, 72%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.522, 0.208)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.522, 0.208, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.522, 0.208)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBB8535
  • DECIMAL ID12289333
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01