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#BB6546 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB6546 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB6546 Color Information

#BB6546 RGB value is (187, 101, 70). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 63 percent, 27percent.

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#BB6546 Color Meaning

Color #BB6546 conveys preserved warmth, domestic heritage, and tactile nostalgia. Color #BB6546 is a mid-tone red-brown that mimics the interior of aromatic cedar wood—used for generations to store linens, letters, and heirlooms. #BB6546 hue blends the warmth of terracotta with the depth of tobacco, creating a tone that feels both protective and personal. In interior design, color #BB6546 evokes cozy tradition without heaviness, ideal for spaces meant to hold memory. Functionally, color #BB6546 bridges rustic and refined aesthetics. #BB6546 appears in furniture branding, heritage textiles, and artisanal packaging where touch matters as much as sight. Digital performance is strong against cream or sage backgrounds, and #BB6546 meets contrast standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent, especially on textured papers that enhance its organic feel. Consumer research shows higher perceived value in products using color #BB6546 for gifting markets. Symbolically, color #BB6546 represents care that lasts. #BB6546 is the color of folded letters, quilted blankets, and childhood keepsakes. In spiritual practice, #BB6546 aligns with the sacral chakra’s memory mode: emotion stored with love. Designers choose color #BB6546 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its power lies in its intimacy—not grand, but deeply held.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB6546 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
#BB6546
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 70)
HSL
hsl(16°, 46%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 63%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 63%, 73%)
XYZ
26.2527 20.3144 8.3317
Yxy
20.3144 0.4782 0.3700
Hunter Lab
45.0715 2.9100 1.8316
CIE-Lab
52.1908 31.6973 32.6610

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue70 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB6546 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

#BB6546 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 #BB6546 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+)

4.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB6546 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

#BB6546

protanopia

#96954e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB6546;

Text Color

color: #BB6546;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB6546;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB654640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB6546;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB6546 0%, #6e3b29 100%);

#BB6546 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB6546 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.