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#BB653F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB653F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB653F Color Information

#BB653F RGB value is (187, 101, 63). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 63. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 66 percent, 27percent.

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#BB653F Color Meaning

Color #BB653F embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #BB653F is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #BB653F carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #BB653F feels refined. In interior and product design, #BB653F 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 #BB653F works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #BB653F pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #BB653F 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 #BB653F in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #BB653F reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #BB653F appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #BB653F aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #BB653F when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB653F 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
#BB653F
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 63)
HSL
hsl(18°, 50%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 66%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 66%, 73%)
XYZ
26.0444 20.2310 7.2349
Yxy
20.2310 0.4867 0.3781
Hunter Lab
44.9789 2.8500 1.9613
CIE-Lab
52.0974 31.2362 36.4026

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue63 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB653F 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

#BB653F 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 #BB653F 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB653F 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

#BB653F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB653F;

Text Color

color: #BB653F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB653F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB653F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB653F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB653F 0%, #6f3b25 100%);

#BB653F Color FAQs

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