Color swatch image showing #BB6539 with RGB(187,101,57) values
Color swatch image showing #BB6539 with RGB(187,101,57) values

#BB6539 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB6539 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB6539 Color Information

#BB6539 RGB value is (187, 101, 57). The hex color red value is 187, green is 101, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 70 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB6539 Color Meaning

Color #BB6539 embodies metallic warmth, historical richness, and transformative energy. Color #BB6539 is a deep orange-brown that mirrors the oxidized metal—warm, luminous, and slightly reddish. Unlike bronze or gold, #BB6539 carries approachable richness; unlike rust, #BB6539 feels refined. In interior and product design, #BB6539 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 #BB6539 works beautifully as a primary or accent in branding and packaging. #BB6539 pairs powerfully with navy, olive, and cream, creating palettes that feel both earthy and elevated. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #BB6539 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 #BB6539 in heritage and slow-design categories. Culturally, color #BB6539 reflects transformation through time—metal that patinas, cookware that seasons, hands that shape. #BB6539 appears in alchemical symbolism, sustainable design, and craft cooperatives as a symbol of change that enriches. Spiritually, #BB6539 aligns with the sacral and solar plexus chakras combined: creativity that builds confidence. Designers choose color #BB6539 when they want to signal warmth with history. Its luster is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB6539 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
#BB6539
RGB
rgb(187, 101, 57)
HSL
hsl(20°, 53%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 70%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 70%, 73%)
XYZ
25.8857 20.1676 6.3993
Yxy
20.1676 0.4935 0.3845
Hunter Lab
44.9084 2.8045 2.0596
CIE-Lab
52.0261 30.8826 39.5268

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green101 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB6539 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

#BB6539 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 #BB6539 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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#BB6539

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB6539 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

#BB6539

protanopia

#969544

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB6539;

Text Color

color: #BB6539;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB6539;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB653940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB6539;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB6539 0%, #6f3c22 100%);

#BB6539 Color FAQs

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