Color swatch image showing #BB6514 with RGB(187,101,20) values

#BB6514 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB6514 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB6514 Color Information

#BB6514 RGB value is (187, 101, 20). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 20. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 89 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB6514 Color Meaning

Color #BB6514 conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #BB6514 deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, color #BB6514 stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #BB6514 balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #BB6514 makes #BB6514 effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #BB6514 reflects human mastery over raw materials. #BB6514 appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #BB6514 symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #BB6514 when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB6514 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BB6514
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 20)
HSL
hsl(29°, 81%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 89%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 89%, 73%)
XYZ
25.2735 19.9227 3.1752
Yxy
19.9227 0.5225 0.4119
Hunter Lab
44.6349 2.6299 2.4362
CIE-Lab
51.7497 29.4987 55.2494

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue20 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB6514 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BB6514 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BB6514 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#BB6514

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB6514 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BB6514

protanopia

#969528

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB6514;

Text Color

color: #BB6514;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB6514;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB651440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB6514;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB6514 0%, #723d0c 100%);

#BB6514 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB6514 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.