#BBA59F Color Information

Hex color code: #BBA59F

The hex color #BBA59F is a neutral red with RGB values of (187, 165, 159) and HSL of (13°, 17%, 68%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#BBA59F
RGB
187, 165, 159
HSL
13°, 17%, 68%
CMYK
0%, 12%, 15%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BBA59F;
background-color: #BBA59F;
border-color: #BBA59F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BBA59F;
border: 2px solid #BBA59F;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BBA59F]
text-[#BBA59F]
border-[#BBA59F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BBA59F]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BBA59F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BBA59F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BBA59F; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BBA59F; background-color: #BBA59F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BBA59F20; border-left: 4px solid #BBA59F; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BBA59F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BBA59F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

187, 165, 159

Red: 187 / Green: 165 / Blue: 159

HSL

13°, 17%, 68%

Hue: 13° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 15%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 15% / Key: 27%

What color is #BBA59F?

#BBA59F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BBA59F to RGB:

rgb(187, 165, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BBA59F to HSL:

hsl(13, 17%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BBA59F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 15%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral red tone, #BBA59F has RGB (187, 165, 159) and HSL (13°, 17%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BBA59F is #A0B5BB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BBA0A7.

Use #BBA59F in CSS: color: #BBA59F or background-color: #BBA59F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BBA59F

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.00:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA59F?

#BBA59F is a neutral red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BBA59F?

#BBA59F in RGB is (187, 165, 159) - 187 red, 165 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #BBA59F in CSS?

Use #BBA59F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BBA59F?

#A0B5BB (complementary), #BBA0A7 (analogous), and #9C7C73 (lighter shade) work well with #BBA59F.