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#BB6527 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB6527 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB6527 Color Information

#BB6527 RGB value is (187, 101, 39). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 79 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB6527 Color Meaning

Color #BB6527 conveys warmth, grounded reliability, and practical strength. #BB6527 medium reddish-brown reflects natural earth tones, creating stability and comfort. Mentally, color #BB6527 promotes steady thinking, patience, and careful decision-making. #BB6527 helps maintain composure in challenging or fast-moving contexts. Socially and historically, color #BB6527 aligns with traditional materials, rustic design, and utilitarian aesthetics. Spiritually, color #BB6527 represents resilience, grounded energy, and the harmonious integration of practical action with emotional stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB6527 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
#BB6527
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 39)
HSL
hsl(25°, 65%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 79%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 79%, 73%)
XYZ
25.5134 20.0186 4.4387
Yxy
20.0186 0.5106 0.4006
Hunter Lab
44.7422 2.6981 2.2892
CIE-Lab
51.8583 30.0448 48.1641

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB6527 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

#BB6527 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 #BB6527 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+)

4.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB6527 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB6527;

Text Color

color: #BB6527;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB6527;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB652740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB6527;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB6527 0%, #6f3c17 100%);

#BB6527 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB6527 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.