#BB601B Color Information

Hex color code: #BB601B

The hex color #BB601B is a bold orange with RGB values of (187, 96, 27) and HSL of (26°, 75%, 42%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameChocolate

HEX

#BB601B

RGB

187, 96, 27

HSL

26°, 75%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 49%, 86%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BB601B;
background-color: #BB601B;
border-color: #BB601B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BB601B;
border: 2px solid #BB601B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BB601B]
text-[#BB601B]
border-[#BB601B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BB601B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BB601B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BB601B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BB601B; 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 #BB601B; background-color: #BB601B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BB601B20; border-left: 4px solid #BB601B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BB601B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BB601B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

187, 96, 27

Red: 187 / Green: 96 / Blue: 27

HSL

26°, 75%, 42%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 49%, 86%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 49% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 27%

What color is #BB601B?

#BB601B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1B76BB

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BB601B to RGB:

rgb(187, 96, 27)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BB601B to HSL:

hsl(26, 75%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BB601B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 49%, 86%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BB601B is a striking orange color with RGB values of 187, 96, 27 and HSL of 26°, 75%, 42%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BB601B is #1B76BB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BB1B25.

Use #BB601B in CSS: color: #BB601B or background-color: #BB601B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BB601B

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB601B?

#BB601B is a striking orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BB601B?

#BB601B in RGB is (187, 96, 27) - 187 red, 96 green, and 27 blue.

How to use #BB601B in CSS?

Use #BB601B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BB601B?

#1B76BB (complementary), #BB1B25 (analogous), and #783E11 (lighter shade) work well with #BB601B.