analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB562A — Copper
#BB562A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 18° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#bb562a
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BB562A
- fcf5f3
- f3d8cc
- ebbba6
- e29d80
- d9805a
- d16333
- ae5027
- 883e1f
- 612d16
- 3b1b0d
- 150a05
Color schemes using #BB562A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#BB562A FAQ
What color is #BB562A?
#BB562A is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 63% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB562A?
#BB562A is rgb(187, 86, 42) in RGB, hsl(18, 63%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 78%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB562A?
White text on this background reaches 4.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.48:1.
What colors go well with #BB562A?
Its direct complement is #2A90BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2ABB9E and #2A47BB gives you contrast without the vibration.