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#BB6549 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB6549 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB6549 Color Information

#BB6549 RGB value is (187, 101, 73). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 61 percent, 27percent.

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#BB6549 Color Meaning

color #BB6549 conveys preserved warmth, domestic heritage, and tactile nostalgia. Color #BB6549 is a mid-tone red-brown that mimics the interior of aromatic cedar wood—used for generations to store linens, letters, and heirlooms. #BB6549 hue blends the warmth of terracotta with the depth of tobacco, creating a tone that feels both protective and personal. In interior design, Color #BB6549 evokes cozy tradition without heaviness, ideal for spaces meant to hold memory. Functionally, color #BB6549 bridges rustic and refined aesthetics. #BB6549 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 #BB6549 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 #BB6549 for gifting markets. Symbolically, color #BB6549 represents care that lasts. #BB6549 is the color of folded letters, quilted blankets, and childhood keepsakes. In spiritual practice, #BB6549 aligns with the sacral chakra’s memory mode: emotion stored with love. Designers choose color #BB6549 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its power lies in its intimacy—not grand, but deeply held.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB6549 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
#BB6549
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 73)
HSL
hsl(15°, 46%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 61%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 61%, 73%)
XYZ
26.3498 20.3532 8.8431
Yxy
20.3532 0.4744 0.3664
Hunter Lab
45.1145 2.9380 1.7710
CIE-Lab
52.2342 31.9110 31.0332

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB6549 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

#BB6549 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 #BB6549 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+)

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB6549 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

#BB6549

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB6549;

Text Color

color: #BB6549;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB6549;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB654940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB6549;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB6549 0%, #703b29 100%);

#BB6549 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB6549 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.