Color swatch image showing #BB6538 with RGB(187,101,56) values
Color swatch image showing #BB6538 with RGB(187,101,56) values

#BB6538 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB6538 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB6538 Color Information

#BB6538 RGB value is (187, 101, 56). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 70 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB6538 Color Meaning

Color #BB6538 embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #BB6538 is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #BB6538 carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #BB6538 feels refined. In interior and product design, #BB6538 hue signals heritage with tactility: think cookware, architectural accents, and artisan jewelry. Psychological studies link such warm metallics to increased perceived value and craftsmanship, especially in luxury and craft contexts. Functionally, color #BB6538 works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #BB6538 pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #BB6538 meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on matte and textured stocks, where its depth enhances artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows higher emotional resonance with products using color #BB6538 in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #BB6538 reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #BB6538 appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #BB6538 aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #BB6538 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB6538 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
#BB6538
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 56)
HSL
hsl(21°, 54%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 70%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 70%, 73%)
XYZ
25.8610 20.1577 6.2692
Yxy
20.1577 0.4946 0.3855
Hunter Lab
44.8973 2.7974 2.0749
CIE-Lab
52.0150 30.8273 40.0383

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB6538 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

#BB6538 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 #BB6538 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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#BB6538

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB6538 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

#BB6538

protanopia

#969543

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB6538;

Text Color

color: #BB6538;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB6538;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB653840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB6538;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB6538 0%, #703d21 100%);

#BB6538 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB6538 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.