#BB9988 Color Information

Hex color code: #BB9988

The hex color #BB9988 is a pastel orange with RGB values of (187, 153, 136) and HSL of (20°, 27%, 63%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#BB9988

RGB

187, 153, 136

HSL

20°, 27%, 63%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 27%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BB9988;
background-color: #BB9988;
border-color: #BB9988;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BB9988;
border: 2px solid #BB9988;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BB9988]
text-[#BB9988]
border-[#BB9988]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BB9988]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BB9988, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BB9988; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BB9988; 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 #BB9988; background-color: #BB998815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BB998820; border-left: 4px solid #BB9988; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BB9988; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BB9988 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

187, 153, 136

Red: 187 / Green: 153 / Blue: 136

HSL

20°, 27%, 63%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 27%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 27% / Key: 27%

What color is #BB9988?

#BB9988 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

87A9BA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BB9988 to RGB:

rgb(187, 153, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BB9988 to HSL:

hsl(20, 27%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BB9988 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 27%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #BB9988 has RGB (187, 153, 136) and HSL (20°, 27%, 63%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BB9988 is #87A9BA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BA8790.

Use #BB9988 in CSS: color: #BB9988 or background-color: #BB9988. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BB9988

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.02:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9988?

#BB9988 is a gentle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BB9988?

#BB9988 in RGB is (187, 153, 136) - 187 red, 153 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #BB9988 in CSS?

Use #BB9988 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BB9988?

#87A9BA (complementary), #BA8790 (analogous), and #9B6F59 (lighter shade) work well with #BB9988.