#BB9595 Color Information

Hex color code: #BB9595

#BB9595 is a soft red color. In RGB it is (187, 149, 149), and in HSL it is (0°, 22%, 66%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#BB9595
RGB
187, 149, 149
HSL
0°, 22%, 66%
CMYK
0%, 20%, 20%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BB9595;
background-color: #BB9595;
border-color: #BB9595;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BB9595;
border: 2px solid #BB9595;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BB9595]
text-[#BB9595]
border-[#BB9595]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BB9595]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BB9595, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BB9595; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BB9595; 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 #BB9595; background-color: #BB959515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BB959520; border-left: 4px solid #BB9595; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BB9595; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BB9595 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

187, 149, 149

Red: 187 / Green: 149 / Blue: 149

HSL

0°, 22%, 66%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 20%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 20% / Key: 27%

What color is #BB9595?

#BB9595 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #BB9595 to RGB:

rgb(187, 149, 149)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BB9595 to HSL:

hsl(0, 22%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BB9595 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 20%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#BB9595 is a pastel red color with RGB values of 187, 149, 149 and HSL of 0°, 22%, 66%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BB9595 is #95BBBB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BB95A8.

Use #BB9595 in CSS: color: #BB9595 or background-color: #BB9595. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BB9595

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.85:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9595?

#BB9595 is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BB9595?

#BB9595 in RGB is (187, 149, 149) - 187 red, 149 green, and 149 blue.

How to use #BB9595 in CSS?

Use #BB9595 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BB9595?

#95BBBB (complementary), #BB95A8 (analogous), and #9E6767 (lighter shade) work well with #BB9595.