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#BB654E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB654E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB654E Color Information

#BB654E RGB value is (187, 101, 78). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 58 percent, 27percent.

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#BB654E Color Meaning

color #BB654E radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #BB654E is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #BB654E carries earth; unlike terracotta, #BB654E commands attention. In food and craft branding, #BB654E hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #BB654E increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #BB654E excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #BB654E offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #BB654E replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #BB654E reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #BB654E appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #BB654E aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #BB654E when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB654E 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
#BB654E
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 78)
HSL
hsl(13°, 44%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 58%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 58%, 73%)
XYZ
26.5223 20.4222 9.7517
Yxy
20.4222 0.4678 0.3602
Hunter Lab
45.1909 2.9879 1.6630
CIE-Lab
52.3113 32.2891 28.2957

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB654E 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

#BB654E 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 #BB654E 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+)

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB654E 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

#BB654E

protanopia

#969554

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB654E;

Text Color

color: #BB654E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB654E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB654E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB654E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB654E 0%, #703b2c 100%);

#BB654E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB654E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.