Information about #BB8772 color

#BB8772 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BB8772 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 135, 114) (73.3% red, 52.9% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 29 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BB8772 presents itself as a softly balanced orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Brandy Rose (#B6857A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Taupe (#B38B6D) and Bonanza (#B77D6E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 135, 114)), which gives #BB8772 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BB8772 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BB8772 color variations

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

#BB8772 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 #BB8772

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

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

White Tea color link
White Tea

#C48E69

Autumn Beige color link
Autumn Beige

#AF8D7A

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB8772
  • RGB187, 135, 114
  • CMYK0, 20, 29, 27
  • CSSrgb(187, 135, 114)
  • HSL17°, 35%, 59%
  • HSL Precise17.26°, 34.928%, 59.02%
  • HSV17°, 39%, 73%
  • HSB17°, 39%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.529, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.529, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.529, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBB8772
  • DECIMAL ID12289906
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01